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Can Luxembourg Repeat the Success of SES in the Asteroid Mining Field?

By Photo of Mark Holmes

Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in Europe, yet it has long been at the centre of the space industry. In some ways, this is a quite remarkable fact. SES is based there and has been a pioneer/influencer in the satellite sector. However, it seems Luxembourg is looking to go even further. In this feature, CNBC explores the nascent market of asteroid mining and how Luxembourg is looking to play its part in developing its play.

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