106-asteroid-mining-lunar-orbit-dixon –Speculative illustration of a large asteroid being steered into a high orbit around a crescent Moon for future industrial use. A small spacecraft is positioned near the lunar limb, while the dark, cratered surface of the asteroid in the foreground is equipped with blue navigational or landing lights. The Earth is visible in the distance as a small blue sphere against a dense star field. ; electromagnetic mass drivers eject rock to maneuver an asteroid into orbit between Earth and Moon ; acrylic on board, 1977
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