Helium-3 Quotes

When the moon was first visited in 1969, the astronauts brought back a treasure trove of unique minerals. Contained within specimens was an isotope called Helium-3, which turns out to be the perfect fuel for fusion reactors. (Homer Hickam)
There are few moments in science in which you genuinely are excited. The discovery of superfluidity in helium-3 was one of those moments. View quote
David Lee
Five centuries from now - barring unimaginable catastrophe - the moon will be developed real estate. There's economic incentive to exploit the moon - the helium-3 will be useful in powering fusion reactors, and the rare earth elements could supplant the limited terrestrial supply of these materials. View quote
Seth Shostak