Space startup Interlune just raised $18-million in seed funding to further develop and operationalize technology to extract Helium-3 as well as other natural resources from the Moon.
For its first mission, Interlune will mainly focus on extracting / transporting lunar Helium-3 back to Earth for use by customers in national security, quantum computing, medical imaging, and fusion energy markets. Helium-3, an isotope of Helium, is extremely hard to find on Earth but abundant on the Moon. Interlune was founded by former Blue Origin President Rob Meyerson, Blue Origin Chief Architect Gary Lai, and Apollo 17 Astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt.
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- Realistic Modular Model - This modular set includes a descent stage with gold-colored landing pads, panels, opening camera, laser hatches, and movable...
- Ascent Stage Interior - The ascent stage boasts a detailed interior with room for 2 astronaut minifigures, finished with an Apollo 11 Lunar Lander...
For the first time in history, harvesting natural resources from the Moon is technologically and economically feasible. With our uniquely experienced and qualified team, Interlune is creating the core technologies to extract and process lunar resources responsibly to serve a wide range of customers,” said Rob Meyerson, CEO of Interlune.
