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Interlune Teams with DOE to Sell Moon Helium-3

5/9/2025

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Interlune, a pioneering Seattle company, has made history by teaming up with the U.S. Department of Energy to sell helium-3 sourced from the Moon. This groundbreaking partnership opens doors for advancements in quantum computing and medicine, yet it faces hurdles like technological challenges, legal uncertainties, and environmental worries about lunar mining.

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Story summary

Interlune, a pioneering Seattle company, has made history by teaming up with the U.S. Department of Energy to sell helium-3 sourced from the Moon. This groundbreaking partnership opens doors for advancements in quantum computing and medicine, yet it faces hurdles like technological challenges, legal uncertainties, and environmental worries about lunar mining.