We Mine Asteroids

to secure Earth’s lifeline

Our Mission

We mine asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space at a lower cost and smaller carbon footprint than the current terrestrial mining methods.

  • Platinum group metals (PGMs) are integral to a variety of critical technologies, including catalytic converters, clean energy solutions, and medical instruments. As we advance towards a decarbonized economy, the demand for these precious metals is set to rise.

  • Every year, terrestrial mining for PGMs contributes to the destruction of over 50,000 acres of pristine land, generates millions of tons of toxic waste, and claims more than 15,000 lives. 

    Extracting these resources from asteroids is more cost-effective and results in zero impact on our planet, contributing to a greener and more profitable Earth.

  • Brokkr
    Mission 1 launched in April 2023 to demonstrate our refinery technology operating in space. we made our last contact on May 16, 2024 14:52 UTC. This mission identified key areas for improvement ahead of Mission 2 and providing our team with critical experience across the full spectrum of spacecraft development—from design to launch and in-orbit operations.
  • Odin
    Our second mission, Odin, is set to launch later this year aboard Intuitive Machines' IM-2 lunar mission. Odin’s role is to gather critical imagery of the target asteroid, preparing the way for our next mission, Vestri, which will aim to land on the asteroid and begin extraction.
  • Vestri
    Our third mission will feature Vestri, a 200kg production spacecraft designed to return to a Near Earth Asteroid and dock with it in space. Vestri will assess the asteroid’s composition, giving us critical insights into the quality and quantity of valuable elements it holds. Developed entirely in-house, Vestri will launch on Intuitive Machines’ third mission in 2025.

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