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China and Russia Plan Lunar Nuclear Power Plant by 2035

5/6/2025

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China and Russia are joining forces to construct a nuclear power plant on the Moon by 2035, paving the way for a permanent base near the lunar south pole. The upcoming Chang’e-8 mission in 2028 will trial innovative energy technologies, while China's recent advancements in laser precision promise to elevate lunar exploration, aiming for a crewed landing by 2030.

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China and Russia are joining forces to construct a nuclear power plant on the Moon by 2035, paving the way for a permanent base near the lunar south pole. The upcoming Chang’e-8 mission in 2028 will trial innovative energy technologies, while China's recent advancements in laser precision promise to elevate lunar exploration, aiming for a crewed landing by 2030.