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With startups like AstroForge planning to mine asteroids for valuable metals in 2025, space mining is moving from sci-fi to reality. The promise of extracting rare minerals like platinum and cobalt, vital for industries such as electric vehicles, is attracting global attention. Despite massive economic potential, India has no immediate plans for asteroid mining. As countries like Japan and the US forge ahead, experts question whether India, with its rising demand for critical minerals and reliance on China, should start laying the groundwork for this futuristic venture.