“Despina, a minor sea god, lies close to Neptune and is in a losing battle to remain intact. That may free up its mineral wealth, but not quickly enough as planetary time scales are too slow for the asteroid miners. She’s safe for now.”
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Theme: #abstract #space
Highlight colour: #pink
Series: #mini-sci-fi
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