In reply to Terry Blanton's message of Sun, 18 Dec 2022 08:33:26 -0500: Hi,
>In that case, a robotic mining system would suffice. Combine that with >Heinlein's mass driver and we're all set. Note that 12 kWh/m^2 was a high order estimate. Given the size of the Moon, and Earth currently using about 500 quad / annum, the total resource would last us at most 3 years, if it had to supply all our energy needs. I think it might be a better idea to just use the Lunar He3 as a local resource to provide power for a Lunar colony and further exploration of the Solar system. Here on Earth, we can "easily" make our own from the D + D -> He3 + n reaction. (Or if my device works, the H + D -> He3 reaction). > >Well, we need a hot Fusion device first. [snip] Cloud storage:- Unsafe, Slow, Expensive ...pick any three.
