Japanese company ispace plans to land helium-3 mining missions on the moon

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Jam packed issues filled with the latest cutting-edge research, technology and theories delivered in an entertaining and visually stunning way, aiming to educate and inspire readers of all agesSpace mining is inching closer to reality with the latest agreement between Japanese lunar exploration company ispace and lunar prospecting company Magna Petra.

Magna Petra, meanwhile, says this type of technology demonstration will allow the company to proceed on a"rapid timeline to validate, capture and return" the large quantities of helium-3 it hopes to eventually deliver back to Earth. Takeshi Hakamada, Founder & CEO of ispace, echoed Max's sentiment. “We are pleased to cooperate with Magna Petra to transport their technology to the moon," he said, adding,"the cislunar economy will be dependent on many important resources other than water, and it is important to work to make use of these resources."neck-and-neck with China's plans

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