China Plans More Moon Missions , After Finding Potential Energy Source.<br />'Newsweek' reports that in 2020, <br />China's Chang'e-5 mission brought <br />lunar samples back to Earth. .<br />Scientists have been studying the samples ever since to determine what comprises lunar dust. .<br />An element known as Helium-3 <br />was found in the samples.<br />While scientists have known for decades that the stable, non-radioactive isotope exists on the moon, .<br />Chinese researchers claim to have determined just how much of Helium-3 <br />is contained within lunar samples.<br />They've also deduced extraction parameters. .<br />Scientists say it is possible that Helium-3 could be used for nuclear fission without producing dangerous waste products.<br />However, 'Newsweek' reports that a working fusion reactor would have to be engineered before any of this could become a reality.<br />'Newsweek' also reports that another diamond-like mineral, Changesite-(Y), <br />was found in the lunar samples. .<br />'Newsweek' also reports that another diamond-like mineral, Changesite-(Y), <br />was found in the lunar samples.
