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The moon: An abundant source of clean and safe fusion fuel for the 21st centuryIt is shown how helium-3 can be obtained from the moon and how its use in fusion reactors can benefit the inhabitants of this planet. The physics and technology issues associated with the use of He-3 is addressed. A description is given of He-3 distribution on the moon and of methods which could be used to retrieve it.
Document ID
19890005472
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Kulcinski, G. L. (Wisconsin Univ. Madison., United States)
Schmitt, Harrison H. (Schmitt, Harrison H., Albuquerque NM , United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1988
Publication Information
Publication: NASA, Lewis Research Center, Lunar Helium-3 and Fusion Power
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Scientific Forum on Fueling the 21st Century
Location: Moscow
Country: USSR
Start Date: September 29, 1987
End Date: October 6, 1987
Accession Number
89N14843
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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