[Arkie2]

We need a fusion reactor that works first.

[conservatism_IS_compassion]

Particles of hydrogen and helium in the solar wind that strikes the moon become embedded in the rocks and soil . . .

At $40,000 to $60,000 per kilo for transporting materials from Earth to the Moon, it is not cost effective to go to the Moon even for pure gold (Au), at today's price of <$15,500 per kilogram. He3 equivalent energy value in today's dollars is $5.7 Million per kilogram making this venture for the He3 fusion reactant worth the effort and cost.

Gives a whole new meaning to the term, "solar energy."

Clearly the cost of purification of the He₃ is the primary expense; transportation is only about 1%.

[Gamecock]

I'm glad I bought an acre of moon property advertised on late night TV.

[SunkenCiv]

Moon's Helium-3 Could Power Earth
Source: space.com
Published: 30 Jun 00 Author: Staff
Posted on 07/02/2000 13:13:11 PDT by RightWhale
http://www.freerepublic.com/forum/a395fa2572da2.htm