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Assessment of lunar sources of He-3 for use on earthAs a gross measure of the economics of mining lunar sources of He-3, the energy densities (GJ/ton) of lunar soils were compared with the energy densities of various existing and future terrestrial sources of energy. On this basis, only the very richest lunar ores appear competitive with coal. Future lunar exploration might emphasize identification of lunar soils having higher concentrations of He-3.
Document ID
19890005482
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
English, Robert E. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1988
Publication Information
Publication: Lunar Helium-3 and Fusion Power
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
89N14853
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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