What kind of resources can be found on the moon?

We know there's water and helium-3, both of which are very exciting. Water gives us a lot. We can drink it, yes, but we can also use it to get air and rocket fuel. So it's kind of a perfect fueling spot for ships. read more

There is hydrogen, nitrogen and carbon on the moon and they observed the lunar stones for resources. The lunar stones existed of earth-common materials like: olivine, pyroxene and plagioclase feldspar. Plagioclase feldspar is most common in the lunar stones. Also there is helium-3 on the moon. read more

Resources like this are commonly found on the Earth. This means that the value of mining on the Moon is potentially not very worthwhile. The costs associated with trying to undertake a mineral mining expedition – especially the high costs associated with traveling through space – make the prospects of mining on the Moon pretty unappealing. read more

As the Earth's natural resources gradually dwindle, some scientists believe the moon could prove a goldmine for future generations. As the Earth's natural resources gradually dwindle, some scientists believe the moon could prove a goldmine for future generations. read more