While asteroid mining is already being undertaken, the first mission didn't exactly go off without a hitch. Here's what ...

Asteroid mining firms say mining for minerals on asteroids is just around the corner now, but not everyone is convinced (Credit: Getty Images) As an asteroid mining start-up's latest mission goes ...

The California-based space startup, which aims to mine near-Earth asteroids for metal, lost its Mission 1 and Mission 2 spacecraft before either could test the firm's mining technology.

With a focus on asteroid and lunar mining, firms are targeting rare metals and water extraction for deep-space exploration. NASA’s Artemis program and collaborations with commercial firms are ...