This company plans to mine helium-3 on the moon to power Earth

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Helium-3 has the potential to meet all our energy demands as well as boost the growth of sectors like quantum computing.

Do you know just 25 tonnes of helium-3 would be enough to power the US for an entire year?

However, some of the energized Helium-3 particles still manage to enter via the magnetic poles and contribute to the formation of stunning auroras. Therefore, its surface continuously receives a large number of high-energy particles, making the planet an abundant source of helium-3. According to a report, the moon has about

“Access to the ample cache of Helium-3 and other precious natural resources on the Moon and beyond will unlock or accelerate technological advancements currently hindered by lack of supply,” Alexis Ohanian, one of the investors in Interlune, said.

 

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