Russia and China are contemplating a collaborative venture to construct a lunar nuclear power plant, as revealed by Yuri Borisov, the head of Russia’s space agency Roscosmos. Speaking at the World Youth Festival, Borisov outlined plans for a project between 2033-2035, aiming to install a power unit on the lunar surface alongside Chinese partners. The objective is to leverage “nuclear space energy” to facilitate the establishment of lunar settlements, as solar panels alone may not generate sufficient electricity for the bases.
Borisov emphasized the necessity of automating the process without human presence, envisioning a role for robots in the installation. According to him, the technology required for constructing such a lunar nuclear power plant is nearly ready. Additionally, Borisov delved into Russia’s efforts to develop a nuclear-powered cargo spaceship named Zevs (Zeus). This space tugboat, equipped with a nuclear reactor and high-power turbines, aims to transport large cargoes between orbits, collect space debris, and handle various tasks.
However, Borisov acknowledged the challenge of cooling the nuclear reactor, a crucial aspect of the technology. He reiterated Russia’s stance against deploying nuclear weapons in space, echoing President Vladimir Putin’s recent statements. Despite dismissing claims about Russia’s supposed plans for nuclear space weapons, Putin emphasized the need for vigilance against potential threats from other quarters.
In November 2022, Russia’s Roscosmos and China’s National Space Administration (CNSA) agreed on a joint Moon base project, pledging to collaborate in constructing a base by the 2030s. The project spans three stages, involving lunar exploration, establishing a control center, and expanding the functionality of lunar station modules. China’s lunar exploration chief, Wu Weiren, revealed plans for a nuclear power plant to support a permanent lunar base, emphasizing the development of a high-power, long-lasting energy system.
As Russia and China deepen their collaboration in space endeavors, the prospect of a lunar nuclear power plant marks a significant stride in their joint lunar exploration project.
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The Global Space Industry, like the Global Industrial Military Complex, is worth trillions of dollars, and that is why the Global Space Industry is selling fantasy stories about building a nuclear power station on the Moon to the gullible sheeple. The only Moon Russia and China are going to land on is the Moon on Area 51 where there is no radiation from the Van Allen Radiation Belts.
And just in case the gullible sheeple are not aware, the Moon is heavily bombarded with radiation from the Sun ans any astronaut who thought of venturing on the Moon would have to be encased in 6 feet of lead. Anyone want a one way trip to the Moon?