Will asteroid mining ever be profitable?

Will asteroid mining ever be profitable? originally appeared on Quora: the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. read more

Perhaps 100 - 200 years from now, asteroid mining won’t just be profitable, it will be the only logical choice for supplying and building your new home. read more

Asteroid mining is the exploitation of raw materials from asteroids and other minor planets, including near-Earth objects. Minerals can be mined from an asteroid or spent comet then used in space for construction materials or taken back to Earth. read more