Yuri Borisov, head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos, told about it on Tuesday.
Russia and China are considering installing a nuclear power unit on the moon between 2033 and 2035, the head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos said on Tuesday Yuri Borisov.
This is reported by the Russian state news agency Ria Novosti.
According to former Deputy Defense Minister Borisov, Russia and China are working together on the moon program. According to him, Russia is capable of participating in the planning of “space nuclear energy” with its expertise.
– Together with China, we are seriously considering a power plant project on the surface of the moon, Borisov said, according to the Reuters news agency.
– This is a challenge to be taken very seriously. It should be implemented using automation without the presence of people, he shed light on a possible plan.