In deep space, metal mountains float, ready to become steel for Martian cities. Scientists have already figured out how to catch an asteroid and turn it into protective domes and rovers. Instead of lengthy deliveries from Earth, we'll be able to print homes from space metal right on Mars.
🎯 Most metallic asteroids are fragments of ancient planets that never managed to coalesce into a single body.
🎬 In the TV series 'The Expanse', the fight for asteroid belt resources is the central conflict between Earth, Mars, and station dwellers.