- Global race for sustained human presence on Moon and Mars
- Major powers including Russia, the US, and China are involved in the race to utilize private aerospace companies like Firefly for long-term lunar base development and resource extraction.
- China and Russia jointly plan the development of a lunar base.
China and Russia Plan to Use Nuclear Reactors for Lunar Base
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New informationRepeats or wire copies
What happened
China and Russia plan to utilize nuclear reactors for their joint lunar base. The United States, Russia, and China are competing to build these reactors on the moon, which are intended to power mining operations and the bases themselves. NASA announced plans to develop a lunar reactor by the end of 2030, while Russia and China aim for 2036.
Why it matters
These reactors are necessary to power the mining of frozen water trapped in the moon’s craters. Scientists believe this water could supply drinking water, air, and rocket fuel for future bases. The race to establish these capabilities is part of a larger effort by major powers to utilize lunar resources.
China and Russia are jointly planning the development of a lunar base, alongside other major powers including the United States.
Who's involved
- Vladimir PutinRussia is involved in the joint effort with China to deploy a nuclear reactor.
- BeijingBeijing is the location of China's efforts in the lunar reactor race.
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The entities involved
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Xi Jinping
General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party since 2012 (born 1953)
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Soviet Union
former country in Eurasia (1922–1991)