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Economic Feasibility of Small Spacecraft in Asteroid Mining by fotosjfrc is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document analyzes the economic feasibility of asteroid mining using small spacecraft, particularly focusing on Near-Earth Asteroids (NEAs) that contain valuable resources like water. The authors propose a mission architecture utilizing small spacecraft under 500 kg for water extraction through microwave heating, estimating a cost of $113.6 million per unit and highlighting the need for over one hundred spacecraft to achieve financial viability. The paper discusses current technologies, challenges, and
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