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Is NASA mining asteroids? No, we’re not in the business of mining asteroids but we do love to study them. This year, our #PsycheMission launches to a unique metal-rich asteroid to study what appears to be the exposed nickel-iron core of an early planet, one of the building blocks of our solar system. However, the science we gain from missions like this could one day benefit future humans in cosmic mining and resource endeavors. Producers: Jessica Wilde, Scott Bednar Editor: James Lucas Credit: NASA

Equipping the space station to produce more power, our newest experimental X-plane, and preparing to test a new laser communications system … a few of the stories to tell you about – This Week at NASA!