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Canada's Helium-3 Advantage
Canada holds helium-3 for quantum tech without moon missions.
In brief
Canada holds helium-3 for quantum tech without moon missions. Canada can produce helium-3 for quantum computing using CANDU reactors, unlike the U.S. and others. Originally reported by Financialpost.
NASA funds moon helium-3 project
NASA paid Seattle-based startup Interlune US$6.9 million to build hardware for lunar helium-3 extraction.
Interlune secures major orders
Interlune has lined up close to half a billion dollars in binding purchase orders from quantum companies and U.S. government agencies.
Canada's helium-3 advantage
Canada makes helium-3 as a byproduct of CANDU nuclear power, unlike the U.S. and others who produce it from nuclear warheads.
Quantum tech requires helium-3
Helium-3 is needed for quantum computing to operate at ultra-cold temperatures below absolute zero.
Canada's strategic helium-3 potential
Protecting helium-3 could build quantum supply chains, create economic growth, and strengthen trade negotiations.
The essence
Canada can produce helium-3 for quantum computing using CANDU reactors, unlike the U.S. and others.
