Helium-3 and the Lunar Gold Rush: Who Owns the Moon's Energy?

The Lead

For decades, Helium-3 was the stuff of science fiction. Today, it is the primary driver of the second Space Race. A non-radioactive isotope capable of powering clean nuclear fusion, Helium-3 is scarce on Earth but abundant on the lunar surface. We analyze the CAPEX of establishing a lunar mining colony, the logistics of the 'Earth-Moon Supply Chain,' and why the first nation to secure the lunar poles will dictate the energy markets for the next century.