U.S. experts estimated the value of the asteroid named "2012 de 14" - and expected it passes near the planet Earth on Friday - $ 195 billion dollars.
According to company statements pocket Space Ondstras for astronomical Wednesday Industries, the financial value of this asteroid could reach $ 130 billion, and assuming that only ten bloc consisting of elements of nickel and iron, according to the current global prices.
Astronomers estimate that the value of the water - which is 5% of the mass of the asteroid and longer valid for use - amounting to $ 65 billion, bringing the total cash value of the asteroid 195 billion.
But scientists concede the difficulty of extracting these compounds and elements of the asteroid as it passes in the oblique path around the Earth.
The company announced Pocket Space Ondstras Industries astronomical intention to draw elements and mineral wealth of the asteroids that pass near Earth, according to plans, this will not happen before 2020.