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Near-Earth Asteroid Water

Near-Earth Asteroid Water

space resources
TL;DR: NEA Water is a main entry in the 外星矿物知识引擎 database.
Carbonaceous asteroids contain water bound in phyllosilicate minerals. OSIRIS-REx and Hayabusa2 confirmed water-bearing minerals. While extraction requires more energy than lunar ice mining, some NEAs are energetically easier to reach than the lunar surface.
Resource Type
Water
Location
C-type near-Earth asteroids (Bennu, Ryugu-type)
Estimated Quantity
5-10% water by mass in hydrated minerals
Extraction Method
Thermal dehydration of phyllosilicates at 300-800°C
Economic Value
Comparable to lunar water if accessible

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What is NEA Water?

NEA Water is a main documented in the 外星矿物知识引擎.