​Space mining is the activity of extracting and processing the resources and materials from the outer space, such as asteroids, comets, moons, and planets. Space mining can provide valuable and rare metals, minerals, gases, and water to the Earth and the space industries, as well as reduce the environmental impact and depletion of the Earth’s resources. Space mining can also enable the exploration and colonization of the space, by providing the necessary supplies and infrastructure. Space mining is a challenging and lucrative activity that can expand the human potential and opportunities in space.