December 28 , 2025
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- Russia has announced plans to install a power plant on the Moon to support long-term lunar missions.
- The project is being developed by Roscosmos, Russia’s state-owned space agency.
- The lunar power plant is planned to become operational by the year 2036.
- It will provide energy for lunar rovers, scientific observatories and research infrastructure.
- The project is linked to the joint Russian–Chinese International Lunar Research Station (ILRS).
- Rosatom and the Kurchatov Institute are involved, indicating the use of nuclear power.
- Nuclear energy is considered suitable for the Moon due to its reliability for long-duration missions.
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