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published on Wed, 07 May 2008 11:28:40 GMT

This may be the biggest opportunity they'll ever get.

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published on Wed, 07 May 2008 11:23:09 GMT

From dan_casale:

Here is a good NEA.

2002AA29.

It is kinda small (>100m) but it is always within .2AU of earth.

It also has a close approach every year.

There is not much information as to its type.

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published on Wed, 07 May 2008 11:19:59 GMT

From meckardt:

Board Image

Mining Station Assembly

Preliminary sketch of a mining station/ship.. providing housing for construction workers / asteroid miners.

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