Asteroid mining dream gains high tech backing and doubts
Planetary Resources aims to mine platinum and gold from asteroids using robotic ships and space telescopes within 18 to 24 months. Backed by Google leaders and James Cameron, the plan envisions water from asteroids converted to fuel for satellites and ships, with humanless mining.
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Judge rejects Catawbas bid for casino in S C
A South Carolina circuit court denies the Catawba Indian Nation's suit seeking casino rights on its York County reservation. Judge Ernest Kinard rules against the tribe, prompting plans to appeal. officials note hoped jobs and gambling access for nearby residents.
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SpaceX Delays First Private Cargo Flight to ISS
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. known as SpaceX postpones the Dragon cargo ship launch to the International Space Station by about a week. The mission, set from Cape Canaveral, involves the Falcon rocket and marks SpaceX as the first private craft to head to the station. NASA relies on private firms to supply the station with cargo and eventual crew.
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