- In October 2023, Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, in collaboration with NASA, launched a mission to the asteroid belt between Jupiter and Mars, aiming to explore previously uncharted iron cores and expand knowledge of planetary formation
- In October 2023, NASA initiated the Psyche mission, designed to investigate the metal-rich asteroid 16 Psyche, which is estimated to hold precious metals worth USD 100,000 quadrillion, offering critical insights into the evolution of planetary bodies
- In April 2023, TransAstra secured a USD 0.85 million Phase 2 business innovation research contract from NASA to develop an inflatable capture bag for orbital debris removal, demonstrating advanced space-cleaning technology
- In March 2023, OffWorld expanded its global footprint by establishing its European headquarters in Luxembourg, enhancing its capabilities in developing AI-powered robotic systems for extreme environment operations, including space mining applications
- In January 2023, Astroforge Inc. announced its plan to launch a spacecraft dedicated to exploring platinum group metals, with the goal of significantly reducing space mining costs and advancing extraterrestrial resource extraction
