China, U.S. Target Moon In Race For Trillion Dollar Energy Source

Space tensions are on the rise as China and the U.S. compete for natural resources located beyond Earth. Both China and the U.S. are scrambling to gain control of a vast helium-3 deposit. Now that the hidden mine has been discovered on the lunar surface, both countries are eyeing the possibility of acquiring this rare isotope, which is ideal to power fusion reactors. Space exploration missions are well underway as both countries are targeting the Moon.

The discovery of a rather rare isotope on the Moon

It was in October 2025 that a company based in Helsinki called Bluefors entered into an agreement with space-mining startup Interlune. As per the agreement, Bluefors could purchase up to ten thousand liters of helium-3. The agreement allowed both companies to enter into a commercial transa