NASA Flights Map Critical Minerals From Skies Above Western US

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) (.gov)·Dec 5

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NASA flights are mapping critical minerals in the western US, with efforts reported in states including Arizona, California, and Colorado. The flights are using a new sensor and a modified U-2 spy plane to scan the earth and identify mineral-rich zones, potentially including lithium. The project involves collaboration between NASA and the US Geological Survey, although some reports also raise concerns about the impact on public lands.

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