Space Generation: The New Frontier

Lunar Economics: Mining the Moon's Resources


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Delving into the potential trillion-dollar lunar economy, this episode examines the specific resources available on the Moon and their practical applications. We explore the technical challenges of extracting Helium-3, water ice, and rare earth elements from lunar regolith, and the proposed mining technologies being developed by various companies. The episode also addresses the controversial aspects of lunar resource rights and the developing legal framework for space mining operations, including the Artemis Accords and their implications.

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Space Generation: The New FrontierBy Rhythm Studio