Bolivia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Egypt, Ethiopia, and South Africa will also participate in this international space project.

On Thursday, the Russian State Corporation for Space Activities (Roscosmos) and the China National Space Administration (CNSA) signed a memorandum for the construction of a power plant on the Moon.

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“The Russian power plant will become an important contribution to the International Scientific Station on the Moon project, which is planned to be established by 2036,” the Russian space agency stated.

This memorandum is part of the package of documents signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, following a meeting held during the Chinese leader’s visit to Moscow, where he will participate in the celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the Red Army’s victory over Nazi Germany.

At the future lunar station, scientists from Russia, China, and other countries will conduct research and test innovative space technologies. In April, Roscosmos Director Dmitry Bakanov informed that 13 countries have confirmed their interest in participating in this international space project. Among them are Bolivia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Egypt, Ethiopia and South Africa.

“The moon experiences two-week-long nights – meaning there’s two weeks of continuous sunlight followed by two weeks of continuous darkness. The nuclear power plant will be essential for providing reliable energy during the Moon’s two-week-long nights,” explained Matt McCall in an article published in Centurion.

“The collaboration between China and Russia signifies a strategic move to establish a foothold in lunar exploration and utilization. By combining their expertise, the two nations plan to construct the ILRS at the Moon’s south pole, a region that’s rich in water-based ice and other valuable resources,” he added.

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Sources: EFE – Centurion – Roscosmos

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