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Helium-3 Mining on the Moon

Updated 2026-05-14 17:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

Scientists explore the potential of helium-3 as a valuable resource for future lunar mining operations. The rare isotope could become a significant commodity in space exploration and energy production.

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Scientific American
The rare isotope helium-3 is one of Earth’s most precious commodities—so precious, in fact, that it might prove profitable to mine from the moon
2026-05-14 16:00 UTC
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