👉 NASA's Psyche spacecraft is set to explore the metal-rich asteroid 16 Psyche in 2029
👉 The asteroid is believed to be the exposed core of an ancient protoplanet rich in iron, nickel, and other metals
👉 NASA estimates suggest that mining just 10 such bodies could generate $100 million per Earth resident, totaling $1.5 trillion
👉 The mission carries risks of market disruption and price collapses if not managed properly
👉 Startups like TransAstra are refining optical mining techniques to extract metals from asteroids