Space mining. It’s the stuff of science fiction for now, but it could be a real possibility very soon—and our very own Moon could be a prime target.

So, what does the Moon have that makes it such a tantalising prospect for space miners? Does it have lots of big, hidden deposits of gold, or diamond, or rare metals? While the Moon does harbour deposits of many materials of great value to us here on Earth, there are two other things that have sparked a lot of interest: water and helium.

Read the full article at the Australian Academy of Science.