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AMi, TIMELINE
The AMi Exploration program timeline from start to the establishment of asteroid mining operations
2022
AMi Exploration program was presented to the public.
The fabrication of EcoRocket Heavy started at ArcaSpace.
The first hardware for the Propulsion Modules was completed.
Sub-scale propulsion system testing, including the tests for the underwater engine sequence needed for the EcoRocket Heavy.

2023
The first Propulsion Modules, forming EcoRocket 5, were presented to the public.
AMi Cargo capsule sub-scale presentation, followed by a drop test at terminal velocity during Mission 12.
The launch of the EcoRocket technology rocket with the engine start from underwater during Mission 13.

2024
Sub-scale propulsion system testing during Mission 17 and 18.
Propulsion Module testing during Mission 19.
The fabrication start for the full scale AMi Cargo spaceship.

2025
The EcoRocket Demonstrator first orbital launch.
All ground tests for the propellant tanks, engines and avionics for all three types of Propulsion Modules for each stage of the EcoRocket Heavy will be completed.
The individual Propulsion Modules designed for all EcoRocket stages will perform suborbital flights.
The tests for the AMi Cargo main engine, as well as the main propellant tank will be complete, while the tests for the solar panels and avionics will start.
The first iterations for the mining technology for the AMi Cargo will be implemented.
2026
The first complete EcoRocket Heavy will be launched in 2026, carrying a dummy AMi Cargo as payload.
The team will rehearse the complete EcoRocket flight sequence, including recovery and reusability for the first two stages.
The AMi Cargo will start the operational tests on the ground, as well as the mining tests.
The hydrogen peroxide installation will start serving the AMi Program's propellant needs for the third stage.
The team will start the construction of AMi Deep Space Communication Network (DSCN) in three locations in the world.
2027
The first orbital flight of the operational AMi Cargo, launched by the second EcoRocket Heavy, will be performed.
The first in orbit start of AMi's plasma main engine powered by the fully deployed solar panels.
During this flight we should also witness the first atmospheric reentry and recovery from the sea of the AMi Cargo capsule.
AMi Deep Space Communication Network will become operational and it will provide the data link to the AMi Cargo while in orbit.
2028
EcoRocket Heavy will launch the AMi Cargo that will perform an asteroid reconnaissance mission to identify on site the suitable targets for the first asteroid mining mission.
A rehearsal of intercepting and approaching the asteroid will be performed, without touching the celestial body.
The DSCN will provide the data link to the AMi Cargo during the deep-space flight.
During this mission we should also be able to witness the first reentry test of the recoverable capsule returning from an asteroid.
2029
The first asteroid mining mission with the target the returning of 1,000 kg of platinum, worth of $34,000,000, although the capsule is able to return up to 2,500 kg of various ore.
This is the year that should seal the first commercial deal of selling space resources on the Earth market.
ArcaSpace will become the first company to sell space resources.
The first use of the AMi crypto to buy space mining resources with 20% of the cost covered with the token. The AMi Token holders will have the right of first refusal, and therefore priority to purchase the ore with a discount.

2030
The second asteroid mining mission that will target an increase of the mass of the returned ore.
The start of the orbital depot construction using elements from the AMi Cargo related hardware and EcoRocket Heavy third stage.
EcoRocket Heavy might start providing materials to the depot, as water, oxygen, etc, depending on the commercial request from various companies or space agencies.
By this year the company should be able to start financing itself from asteroid mining operations, as main source of revenue.
2031
We should expect two more missions to the asteroids and the completion of the third EcoRocket Heavy construction.
By this year, the AMi Cargo should be able to maximise its payload capability of returned ore, witnessing payloads of 2,500 kg of ore, valuing as much as $85,000,000.

2032
Five more asteroid mining missions.
The orbital space depot should become fully operational and able to dock mining vehicles arriving from the asteroid missions and cargo from Earth.
In 2032 we should also be able to see the first commercial sale of resources from the orbital depot to third parties that are space flight operators.
The team will start the study for the second generation of AMi Cargo with extended range, able to perform significantly faster deep-space travels. This next generation of AMi Cargo will incorporate the experience gained during the exploitation of the first generation vehicle.
2033
Nine more asteroid mining missions.
As of 2033, we should account the first billion raised from asteroid mining operations.
The first iterations of the second generation of AMi Cargo will be implemented and the tests will start.

Next decade
After 2033 the asteroid mining operation would have been establish itself as a routine operation, as we should witness a regular activity of 12-24 asteroid mining missions/year.
Also, we should expect the first configuration of the second generation AMi Cargo as a deep-space exploration vehicle and the first deep-space exploration missions. These missions will target the asteroid belt in search of new resources, and even beyond in the Solar System.
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