China Russia Lunar Power Plant – Nuclear Power Plant to be built on the Moon … China’s agreement with Russia – China and Russia partner to construct the lunar atom power station
China and Russia have signed an agreement to create a nuclear power plant on the moon, which is expected to end by 2036. The plant will provide energy to the International Lunar Research Institute (ILR) headed by China and Russia.
The announcement comes at the time when the US space agency NASA (NASA) has called for the cancellation of a orbit on the Moon in its 2026 budget plan. This step further strengthens China and Russia’s space aspirations, while the US Artemis project is delayed and the budget exempt challenges.
China-Russia’s Lunar Nuclear Plant: A Revolutionary Action
China and Russia recently signed a letter of approval, which would create a nuclear power plant to set up a permanent, human -controlled lunar base (lunar base) on the southern pole of the moon. The plant provides energy to ILRs, which are designed for scientific research and long -term drone, including the possibility of human appearance in the future.
Construction process: According to Yuri Boriso, the director of the Russian astronaut Roscosmos, the plant will automatically build “without human appearance”. The detailed information on how this is technically possible is not yet clear, but the technical steps are “almost ready.”
Monthly: The construction of the plant starts from 2030 to 2035 and ends between 2036. The foundation of the ILRs will be set up with China’s Chang -e -8 mission in 2028, which will start on the Moon for the first time.
International Lunar Research Institute (ILRS): A Global Project
The ILRS is an ambitious project, which was first announced by China and Russia on June 2021. The station will be installed on the southern pole of the moon. This includes 17 countries, including Egypt, Pakistan, Venezuela, Thailand and South Africa.
Path Map: The ILRs will be built on the Super Heavy-Lift Rocket launch from 2030 to 2035. Later, the station will be expanded by 2050, including two ends, the moon’s equator and its distant area.
Energy Source: The station receives energy from solar, radio isotopes and nuclear generators. In addition, there will be high-speed communication networks, lunar vehicles and human roovers on the moon-earth and lunar surface.
Objective: The goal of the ILRS is to create a technical basis for scientific research, long -term unmanned activities and human landing on Mars
China’s space aspirations
China’s space project has grown rapidly over the past decade. In 2013, China launched its first Rover on the Moon Song -3 mission. Later, he sent samples from the moon and the Rover on the moon and Mars, collecting samples from the nearby and distant areas and mapping the lunar surface.
2030 target: By 2030, China aims to make its astronauts on the moon and become a global leader in space exploration.
2050 Plan: By 2050, there is a plan to convert the ILRs into a wide network, adding different parts of the moon and providing the basis for Mars.
NASA Artemis Scheme: Facing challenges
After this announcement of China and Russia, NASA announced significant cuts for the Artemis project in its 2026 budget plan. Artemis III Mission aims to bring American astronauts back to the moon after 50 years in 2027. However, the budget cut has put this project at risk.
Cancel the lunar gateway: NASA plans to launch a lunar entrance, an orbit by 2027. But the budget proposal of 2026 was canceled, as well as the space launch and Orion projects that ended after the Artemis III.
Budget Cut: NASA’s budget was proposed by 24% exclusion, including $ 500 million to the International Space Station.
Effect: These pieces have weakened NASA’s lunar aspirations, leading to an edge in space racing to China and Russia.
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China-Russia vs USA: New twist in space racing
The agreement between China and Russia refers to a new competition in space exploration. Although NASA is planning to establish a permanent presence on the moon under the Artemis program, the budget cut and delay have slowed down its speed. On the other hand, the ILR project of China and Russia moves fast, including the support and clear path map of 17 countries.
China-Russian strength: Expertise in the nuclear and space technology of the two countries provides a strong base to the ILRs. China’s Changa Mission and Russia’s automatic construction technology will speed up the project.
The challenges of the United States: NASA is not only a budget, but there is no technical delays and political uncertainty. The 2027 deadline of Artemis III has already been postponed since 2026.
The universal impact and the future
China and Russia’s lunar nuclear power plant is important from scientists and strategic views. This will not only make it possible for the long -term human existence on the moon but also the basis for Mars. The project reflects the growing strategic coalition between the two countries, such as the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea.
Science Benefits: The ILRS Moon will promote the study of the surface, resources and space environment.
Strategic effects: This project can provide global leadership in space to China and Russia, especially when the United States is lagging behind in its plans.
Share of India: India, which is known for his trips, can cooperate in projects like ILR or Artemis in the future, but not yet joining the project.
