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Historic Lunar Helium-3 Deal Sparks Resource Colonialism Debate

9/24/2025

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Bluefors (Finnish firm) and Interlune (American company) will buy up to 10,000 litres of lunar Helium-3 annually.
The deal is valued at hundreds of millions and marks a milestone in lunar governance.
The Outer Space Treaty (1967) bans sovereignty claims but unclear on resources.
Critics warn of 'resource colonialism' and urge a Lunar Resources Compact with transparency to protect access.

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Story summary

Bluefors (Finnish firm) and Interlune (American company) will buy up to 10,000 litres of lunar Helium-3 annually.
The deal is valued at hundreds of millions and marks a milestone in lunar governance.
The Outer Space Treaty (1967) bans sovereignty claims but unclear on resources.
Critics warn of 'resource colonialism' and urge a Lunar Resources Compact with transparency to protect access.