365telugu.com online news,October,3rd,2025: In a remarkable discovery, scientists have identified seven asteroids whose combined reserves of precious metals may exceed all the gold present on Earth.
The most notable of these is 16 Psyche, a metallic asteroid in the belt between Mars and Jupiter. Thought to be the exposed core of a planetesimal that never fully formed, Psyche is rich in nickel, iron, and possibly rare metals like gold and platinum.
Preliminary estimates place the value of Psyche’s metals at approximately $10,000 quadrillion, far surpassing the current global economy.
However, there are important considerations:
- These figures are theoretical, based on remote observations no mining has yet taken place.
- Extracting and transporting metals from asteroids would require massive investment, advanced technology, and logistical planning.
- Flooding the market with such quantities could drastically reduce their value.
NASA is already planning a mission to study 16 Psyche up close, aiming to gain insights into planetary formation and core composition.
While these asteroids could theoretically dwarf Earth in mineral wealth, turning that potential into reality remains a futuristic challenge.