SBG-M Metallic Type

SBG-M Metallic Type

Metal-rich, dense objects with metallic content in excess of 50%. In most systems, these are the least common asteroidal bodies. These are the most coveted objects in the Small Body Group  (Class SBG) and when found mined. Mining companies often pay SBG Scouts to seek and find these types of objects.

The first such type was found (for Earth ) in the Sol system. NASA completed a mission to the asteroid 16 Psyche, in 2026.

The Pre Astro - United States agency extracted small samples from the asteroid, that almost completely consists of nickel-iron metal.