Joel Sercel

Joel Sercel is an aerospace engineer and professor at Caltech, known for his work in the field of asteroid mining and space technology. He is the founder of TransAstra, a California-based company that has developed innovative technologies such as the Capture BAG, an inflatable device designed to capture asteroids and space debris. Sercel emphasizes the importance of solving multiple challenges related to asteroid mining, including detection, capture, transportation, and processing. His recent work includes testing the Capture BAG at the International Space Station, with plans to advance this technology for future asteroid exploration and resource extraction by 2028.