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"  1. Measure It A slew of laser radar sensors measures the dimensions of the asteroid. A spacecraft then deploys its high-strength capture bag to the appropriate size. Inflatable arms and cinching cables unfurl to enclose the asteroid.  2. Bag It The spacecraft bags the rock. The finish on the bag&amp;#039;s exterior ensures that the asteroid doesn&amp;#039;t heat up and lose water. 3. Bring it Home The craft makes the long trip back to lunar orbit. The return trip could take six years; mining commences on arrival.  &amp;amp;gt; &amp;amp;lt;&amp;amp;lt;&amp;amp;lt; Step 3 - Start Digging  Asteroid Mining Tech &amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;gt;  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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