Validated Last updated: January 20, 2026
Global xenon production rate of approximately 70 tonnes per year is sufficient for initial Phase 0 propulsion needs
propellantxenonsupply-chainion-propulsion
Original Source
Phase 0 Transport Vehicles Consensus Document
Validation History
Expert Review
90% confidence Jan 20, 2026
Review by Air Liquide xenon procurement specialist
Production estimates accurate; major constraint is competing demand from semiconductor industry
By: External Consultant
Literature
95% confidence Jan 15, 2026
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2025 - Xenon production statistics
Global xenon production confirmed at 65-75 tonnes/year, with potential for 10-15% increase through dedicated extraction
Details
- Related BOM Item
- bom-0-5
- Related Question
- rq-0-20
- Claim ID
- val-001
- Validations
- 2