A US startup is looking to our closest satellite to fill a resources gap here on Earth. Helium-3 is rare on terra firma, but is thought to be abundant in the regolith of the Moon. Interlune has now ...

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A space start-up will launch a moon mining mission in 2027, with the eventual goal of delivering a rare form of helium that is essential for some quantum computers and future nuclear fusion reactors.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A startup company wants to establish mining operations on the moon ...

Humanity has long considered the Moon a place of wonder and possibility. Now it’s being talked about as a potential source for one of humankind’s most unusual and valuable materials: Helium-3. Locked ...

Lunar mining will involve autonomous robots and small human crews, requiring advanced safety protocols for remote operations and emergency response. Key hazards include lunar dust, vacuum leaks, ...

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Helium mining is the mechanism that powers the Helium network to provide global wireless technology for Internet-of-Things devices. Helium involves running a hotspot to provide coverage for ...

An artist’s conception shows a rocket with a capsule containing helium-3 heading back to Earth from the moon’s surface. (Interlune Illustration) Seattle-based Interlune provided a triple-barreled ...