Deep Space Industries announces asteroid mining plans
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Artist's concept of DSI's Dragonfly (Image credit: DSI)
Artist's concept of DSI's Dragonfly (Image credit: DSI)
Artist's concept of DSI's Firefly (Image credit: DSI)
Artist's concept of the propellant refinery (Image credit: DSI)
Artist's concept of DSI's Harvestor (Image credit: DSI)
Artist's concept of DSI's Harvestor (Image credit: DSI)
Artist's concept of the Microgravity Foundry (Image credit: DSI)
Artist's concept of a space settlement built from asteroid materials harvested by DSI (Image credit: DSI)
Article Summary
The asteroid mining business got a bit more crowded as a new concern called Deep Space Industries (DSI) enters the ring. The company announced its public launching at the Museum of Flying in Santa Monica, California where a panel presentation of officials and guests outlined DSI’s philosophy and plans for becoming a major force in opening up asteroid mining within a few years.
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