Day 1 of LBC's Space Tech Expo USA featured innovators and operators sharing their insights about the investible commercial importance of the moon.   The lunar economy can be thought of in three parts:  1) On the moon, 2) Around the moon, and 3) Between Earth and the moon.

The moon is a critical link in the Space supply chain.  It is relatively close and has resources that are valuable in Space and on Earth.  In Space, the moon’s water can be used as fuel as well as subsistence for human life.  Not having to go back to Earth for this critical resource will save a ton of money and extend the life of Space missions.

There is also Helium-3. This is valuable stuff for Space and Earth priorities. It can be used for nuclear fusion to power Space mobility and manufacturing. It currently goes for $4 billion per ton.