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China's Space Mining Revolution: New Robot Unveiled

2/3/2026

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China's space mining program intensifies, led by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), which develops surveying and extraction technologies.
The China University of Mining and Technology designed a space-mining robot with claws and wheels.
The robot supports CASC's broader space-exploration goals.
The effort could transform Earth industries by accessing helium-3 and precious metals.

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Story summary

China's space mining program intensifies, led by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), which develops surveying and extraction technologies.
The China University of Mining and Technology designed a space-mining robot with claws and wheels.
The robot supports CASC's broader space-exploration goals.
The effort could transform Earth industries by accessing helium-3 and precious metals.