Is Helium 3 Mining on the Moon Still a Viable Power Source?

[houlahound]

There was once hype about mining this on the moon. Still a thing being considered?

 

[Drakkith]

Still a thing, yes. Also still a pipe dream since we can't even get d-t fusion to work yet.

 

[houlahound]

Do you think fusion power research will be abandoned ever as people will just give up?

 

[Drakkith]

Not at all. We are spending billions on ITER after all.

 

[Khashishi]

However, ITER will be a big turning point. If it is successful, then fusion funding might see an upsurge. If not, well, people aren't necessarily going to give up, but I don't expect governments to be very supportive in their funding.