He3, what if fusion works?

Question

If fusing He3 (helium three) molecules found on the moon works to create a non-radio active nuclear energy, how long will it last and how will all the different countries in competition for it end up sharing the moon? Or will they?

Answer 1

Hi. Interesting question. The amount of He3 required to produce power in useful quantities makes it impractical as a power source. Some of the ratios (and other interesting facts) can be found here. http://www.answers.com/He3?cat=technology&gwp=13

Answer 2

He3 is not a good solution because it is so rare on Earth and even pretty rare on the Moon. But Boron-11 fusion (as proposed by Robert Bussard and Eric Lerner) has the same benefit as Helium-3, no radiation, but it uses an element that is in plentiful supply on Earth.

However, if you insist on He3, there is plenty in the atmospheres Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

Answer 3

Experiments using electrostatic confinement systems are showing promise ( Google...F.W. Bussard)
Fusion is the only long term salvation for the human species.

Answer 4

This is way off in the future, I can not begin to answer your question,, But it is interesting,,