Arcs of ‘lightning’ on the moon could be the future of lunar mining – Space.com

Could shooting arcs of “lightning” across the surface of the moon allow us to mine metal and water from the lunar surface at the same time? 
For years, the concept of “lunar mining
” has intrigued scientists, space agencies and entrepreneurs alike. Our rocky satellite houses precious resources like water and metals that could be critical for future crewed missions, providing water, which could be turned into rocket fuel
, and other valuable materials. Scientists are also keen to study these resources…

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