TL;DR: Juno was the third asteroid ever discovered (1804). Its S-type composition is similar to stony meteorites, containing silicates and iron-bearing minerals. While not a primary mining target, it represe
Juno was the third asteroid ever discovered (1804). Its S-type composition is similar to stony meteorites, containing silicates and iron-bearing minerals. While not a primary mining target, it represents the common S-type population.
Composition
Silicate-rich; iron-bearing minerals; one of the original 4 asteroids discovered
Orbit
2.67 AU (main belt), period 4.36 years
Mining Potential
Low-Medium - S-type composition; main belt location increases access cost
Mission
No dedicated mission