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Asteroid mining is gaining traction, with companies like AstroForge and Karman+ developing technologies for resource extraction. These asteroids contain valuable materials such as lithium, magnesium, and copper.

However, legal protections for space environments are limited, prompting calls for an independent international monitoring mechanism. Anna Marie Brennan from the University of Waikato emphasizes the need for effective legal protections and suggests using the International Seabed Authority as a model for governance.