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Seattle Startup Unveils Lunar Excavator for Helium-3 Harvesting

5/20/2025

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Interlune, a Seattle startup, has made waves by unveiling a groundbreaking prototype excavator aimed at harvesting helium-3 from the moon, in collaboration with Vermeer. This innovative machine boasts an impressive capacity to process 110 tons of lunar regolith each hour. However, experts warn that the high costs and necessary infrastructure could hinder its potential as a fuel source for Earth.

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Interlune, a Seattle startup, has made waves by unveiling a groundbreaking prototype excavator aimed at harvesting helium-3 from the moon, in collaboration with Vermeer. This innovative machine boasts an impressive capacity to process 110 tons of lunar regolith each hour. However, experts warn that the high costs and necessary infrastructure could hinder its potential as a fuel source for Earth.