After trial runs on near Earth asteroids, this is the first attempt at resource extraction from the Asteroid Belt. The target is 2028 Janequeo, a stony asteroid. They are aiming for nickel and iron extraction for delivery to Mars.
History of the Asteroid Belt
The easiest accessible minerals and ores in the SS< the AB is a hub of industrial activity.
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2037 CE
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First mining operation in the Asteroid Belt
Expedition