Why Mining the Moon is Worse Than You Think
Close your eyes and consider the hidden costs of reaching for the stars. Lunar mining promises limitless fuel, but the reality is far more hostile. The prize is helium-3, an isotope worth billions, yet it exists in concentrations of just 2 to 26 parts per billion—requiring up to a million tons of rock to be processed for a single kilogram [citation:5][citation:10]. The abrasive, electrostatically charged lunar dust clings to everything, degrading seals and threatening worker health [citation:2]. A persistent dust cloud could even be kicked into orbit, subtly altering the Moon's appearance…
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