Helium-3, a rare isotope with potential applications in nuclear fusion, is expected to see a significant rise in demand due to its potential as a clean energy source. As supplies on Earth are limited and costly, there are plans to mine Helium-3 on the moon, where it is more abundant.
What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
Helium-3: High demand fuels lunar mining plans
GNN Desk
Editorial Team
Published on June 18, 2026
1 min read
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8jmg2e4kro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss