china and russia are preparing an ambitious plan for the future needs of the moon. The two countries are planning to jointly build a nuclear power plant on the moon as part of the establishment of the international Lunar Research Station (ILRS). According to Chinese researchers, preparations for establishing a base on the moon are expected to begin by 2028. An uninterrupted power supply is essential for such a permanent or long-term base. They stated that a nuclear power plant is needed to meet this need. china is interested in working with russia, the world leader in space experiments, for the construction of this project. russia has vast experience in using nuclear technology in space, which will be key in establishing a nuclear power station on the Moon. ILRS is being unveiled as a multi-country project.
Its aim is to conduct research on the moon, collect resources, and build a platform for future space missions. The proposal to establish a nuclear power station has come to the fore as part of this international cooperation. Building a nuclear power station on the moon poses many technical and operational challenges. However, a stable, high-power source is very important for maintaining a human presence on the moon for a long time to conduct extensive research. At present, solar panels do not work during the night hours on the moon (about 14 Earth days), so nuclear power is considered an effective alternative. The China-Russia partnership is considered an important step forward in lunar exploration. This will pave the way for international cooperation in space exploration and the creation of key infrastructure for future lunar missions. If the plans for a nuclear power station on the moon are successful, it will play a significant role in expanding humanity's presence on the moon and beyond.
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Sowmiya Sriram

24/04/2025 02:23 PM