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Economic geology of lunar Helium-3Economic geology evaluation of lunar He-3 should answer the question: Can lunar He-3 be sold on Earth with sufficient profit margins and low enough risk to attract capital investment in the enterprise. Concepts that relate to economic geology of recovering He-3 from the lunar maria are not new to human experience. A parametric cost and technology evaluation scheme, based on existing and future data, is required to qualitatively and quantitatively assess the comprehensive economic feasibility and return on investment of He-3 recovery from the lunar maria. There are also many political issues which must be considered as a result of nuclear fusion and lunar mining.
Document ID
19890005478
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Schmitt, Harrison H. (Schmitt (Harrison H.) Albuquerque, NM, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1988
Publication Information
Publication: NASA, Lewis Research Center, Lunar Helium-3 and Fusion Power
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
89N14849
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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