That’s a bold vision, and honestly it’s right on track for where space tech is headed. The biggest tech hurdles are really about getting a reliable drill and ore‑processing kit that can run on a micro‑gravity platform, plus the propulsion and power stack to haul a few tons out of the belt and back to a station or Earth. We’ll need to prove a single extraction mission in low Earth orbit first, using a modular rover that can be swapped out, so we can iterate without risking a huge payload. Balance ambition by layering safety nets: start with low‑risk, high‑learning missions, use redundancy for critical systems, and keep a tight budget on the first few runs. It’s tempting to sprint to the next big idea, but pacing the tech and keeping an eye on insurance and legal compliance will keep the business from crashing into the asteroid belt. Keep the enthusiasm, but let the data guide the next step.

Absolutely, that’s the sweet spot—data first, then scale. Redundancy will make the insurers smile, and a tight budget keeps the learning curve shallow. We’ll keep the numbers clean, let the mission data drive every jump, and make sure every stakeholder sees the upside and the risk controls. Then we’ll be ready to lift off to the next big horizon.