Helium-3 mining

Helium-3 mining refers to extracting the isotope helium-3, which is rare on Earth but abundant on the Moon. Helium-3 is a potential fuel for future fusion reactors, promising clean and nearly limitless energy. The mining process would involve mining lunar regolith (soil) where helium-3 is found, extracting it, and then transporting it back to Earth or processing it in space for energy production. This endeavor poses significant technological and financial challenges but could revolutionize energy sources if successful, helping to decrease reliance on fossil fuels and mitigate climate change.