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Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Daily Galaxy
Interlune, a startup planning to launch in 2027, aims to mine helium-3 on the Moon, a rare isotope with immense energy potential, to revolutionize energy production and open new lunar economic opportunities.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Gizmodo
Interlune, a Seattle-based startup, has made the largest deal yet for lunar helium-3, a rare isotope on Earth, by partnering with Bluefors to supply up to 10,000 liters annually from 2028 to 2037, driven by rising demand from the quantum computing industry, though challenges remain in lunar mining technology and resource estimation.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Washington Post
Finnish tech firm Bluefors has purchased over $300 million worth of Helium-3 from the moon through Interlune, marking the largest resource purchase from space, to support the growing demand for quantum computing cooling technology. The deal highlights the potential for lunar resource extraction, particularly Helium-3, which is rare on Earth but abundant on the moon, and could be crucial for future technological advancements and energy solutions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Newser
Startup company Interlune plans to mine the moon for helium-3, a rare and valuable isotope estimated to be worth $4 billion per ton. With plans to join a 2026 NASA mission for research and build a pilot plant by 2028, Interlune aims to begin shipping helium-3 back to Earth by 2030. This endeavor is part of a larger lunar rush, with NASA also intending to start mining on the moon by 2032, sparking discussions about the ethical and commercial implications of human interaction with the celestial body.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Interesting Engineering
Interlune plans to mine helium-3 on the moon, as just 25 tonnes of this rare isotope could power the US for a year, but Earth's limited helium resources won't meet energy demands. The company has raised $15 million to extract helium-3 from the moon and bring it to Earth, aiming to address the energy needs through space exploration.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Engadget
Interlune, a startup founded by former Blue Origin executives, aims to be the first private company to mine the moon for resources, starting with helium-3, which could be used for applications like quantum computing and medical imaging. The company plans to have a pilot plant on the moon by 2028 and begin operations by 2030, and has raised $18 million in funding, including $15 million in its most recent round led by Seven Seven Six. Interlune's goal is to excavate lunar soil, process it, and extract helium-3 gas for shipment back to Earth, with a robotic lander mission planned to assess the concentration of helium-3 at the selected location on the moon's surface.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gizmodo
Former Blue Origin employees have founded a startup called Interlune, aiming to harvest helium-3 from the Moon to meet the growing demand for the rare resource in industries such as quantum computing and nuclear fusion. With $15 million in funding, the company plans to design a robotic lander to verify helium-3 levels on the Moon and become the first to extract and sell natural resources from space. While NASA also has plans for lunar resource exploration, the lack of regulations poses potential risks to the lunar environment.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
Interlune, a private venture founded by former Blue Origin executives and an Apollo astronaut, has announced plans to mine the moon for Helium-3, a resource scarce on Earth but abundant on the moon. The company has raised $18 million and aims to develop technology to harvest and bring back lunar materials, with a focus on serving the quantum computing industry. Despite challenges and the need for new technologies, Interlune intends to conduct a prospecting mission by 2026 and hopes to begin full-scale operations by 2030. The company's funding round was led by venture capital firm Seven Seven Six, reflecting the growing appeal of the space sector to investors.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Ars Technica
Former Blue Origin employees have founded Interlune, a company aiming to extract helium-3 from the lunar surface and sell it on Earth, with $15 million in funding. Helium-3 is rare on Earth but believed to be abundant on the Moon. The company faces challenges in extraction and transportation, but with NASA's Artemis Program investing in lunar exploration, the timing may be right for a lunar mining venture.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TechCrunch
Interlune, a secretive startup led by ex-Blue Origin leaders, has raised $15.5 million in new funding for its mission to harvest natural resources from the moon. The company aims to develop technology for lunar in-situ resource utilization, enabling the sorting of lunar regolith for various applications such as oxygen extraction and 3D printing. With a focus on creating a sustainable in-space economy, Interlune joins a growing number of space startups and organizations working on ISRU technology to support long-term human presence on the moon and beyond.