Asteroid 2012 DA14: Near-Miss Space Rock Worth '$195 Billion' In Water And Metals

Huffington Post: An asteroid which is set to make an uncomfortably close pass by the Earth on Friday would be worth $195 billion if we could capture it and mine its resources, investors have suggested. The 150-foot wide asteroid 2012 DA14 -which would be capable of destroying London if it had hit - will come within 17,200 miles of our planet.That's closer than many communication satellites. A close shave, you might think. But others see it as a missed opportunity to make a quick buck by pulling it into orbit and stripping it for parts. The idea of mining asteroids for rare metals and minerals is not new - and two companies are attempting to do just that...read more>>>...