[Leaning Right]

When the Spanish crown first sent out exploration ships, none of them went to the North Pole. There was nothing there of value. So any such expedition would be a waste of money.

I struggle to see how the Moon is any different.

[MichaelRDanger]

When the Spanish crown first sent out exploration ships, none of them went to the North Pole. There was nothing there of value. So any such expedition would be a waste of money.

I struggle to see how the Moon is any different.

Helium 2 (he2) is abundant on the Moon and would be the ideal fuel for fusion reactors. If Fusion Reactors are ever developed the ability to mine he2 would be worth trillions and trillions of dollars.