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An example of a potential prospector spacecraft by Deep Space Industries
Surveying the surface of an asteroid, the prospecting spacecraft will be an intrical part of the LEO Speedwagon mission concept. This hardware will be contracted out to existing companies such as Planetary Resources and Deep Space Industries who are already underway in developing these spacecraft (left) and working towards changing current international law to allow for such activities.
Sources:
- http://www.planetaryresources.com/earth-observation/#eo-ceres-constellation
- http://www.planetaryresources.com/asteroids/#roadmap-asteroid-prospecting
- https://deepspaceindustries.com/prospector-x/