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After the Gold Rush on Earth, a 'helium rush' on the moon -- European Space Agency  -- Spaceflight Now  -- July 17, 2000
Energy

Attendees at a recent conference on 'Exploration and Utilisation of the Moon' discussed the potential for Helium-3 mining operations on the moon. Energy needs on Earth are expected to increase two to three times by 2050 and Helium 3 could be used in fusion reactors producing 'clean' electricity, with little or no radioactive waste.

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