23 Sky Event? Earth's new 'mini-moon' will orbit our planet for the next 2 months (www.livescience.com) posted 2 days ago by solarsavior 2 days ago by solarsavior +23 / -0 Earth's new 'mini-moon' will orbit our planet for the next 2 months A tiny asteroid will orbit around our planet for 53 days from the end of September. 16 comments share 16 comments share save hide report block hide replies
https://www.livescience.com/space/asteroids/earths-new-mini-moon-will-orbit-our-planet-for-the-next-2-months Mini-moons aren't just curiosities for asteroid-watchers. Research suggests that the rocks hold valuable minerals and water that can be used for rocket fuel, making them ideal "stepping stones" for companies preparing to mine asteroids. (Will mining come back into style again, suit up guys, girls or whatever you are)