Mining Helium-3 on the Moon

2012-01-21 00:00:00

Christopher Barnatt discusses nuclear physics, space exploration and global politics involved in mining the Moon for helium-3. Helium-3 is a very rare gas with the potential to fuel clean nuclear fusion power plants. The nearest supply of helium-3 is on the Moon.



Christopher Barnatt discusses nuclear physics, space exploration and global politics involved in mining the Moon for helium-3. Helium-3 is a very rare gas with the potential to fuel clean nuclear fusion power plants. The nearest supply of helium-3 is on the Moon.



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