The First Mission to Unlock Lunar Helium-3
Our Vision
Fusion 1 will conduct the first systematic survey of an operational area of Mare Tranquillitatis, directly sampling and analyzing lunar regolith to characterize Helium-3 resources.
Over a year-long traverse, Fusion 1 will:
- Establish extensive dataset of He-3 abundance and other volatiles through direct volatile release/analysis and other instrumentation.
- Profile volatile release across varying thermal and environmental conditions.
- Characterize the physical terrain and regolith at the site to establish engineering boundaries and constraints for full field development.
- Demonstrate autonomous, long-duration robotic operations through lunar day/night cycles.
Our Team
Black Moon Energy provides commercial leadership in large scale resource management projects, spaceflight experience, resource processing and geologic/geophysical assessment.
JPL contributes unmatched expertise in designing, delivering, and operating long-duration robotic systems in extreme environments. With proven heritage in integrated payload development and operations, rover autonomy and robustness, JPL ensures Fusion 1 is both technically credible and operationally achievable.
Our Technology
The Fusion 1 rover platform, developed by JPL, is designed for long-range, long-duration exploration of the lunar surface. Its capabilities include:
Solar and power systems
Autonomous navigation and robust mobility system
Thermal design
Scientific payload
Integrated mass spectrometers and other instrumentation to precisely detect and map Helium-3 concentrations.
These technologies together enable Fusion 1 to operate at scale and deliver the first comprehensive resource assessment of Helium-3 on the Moon.
