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Russia Unveils Plans for Artificial Gravity Space Station

12/30/2025

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Russia has patented a space station proposed by the state rocket company Energia to create artificial gravity by rotating five times per minute, simulating half of Earth's gravity.
The design would address health issues caused by microgravity, such as muscle loss and cognitive problems.
Russia plans to build a nuclear power station on the Moon by 2036 to support its lunar program and a joint research station with China.
The State Space Corporation Roscosmos aims to use the power plant as a foundation for Venus missions.

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Russia has patented a space station proposed by the state rocket company Energia to create artificial gravity by rotating five times per minute, simulating half of Earth's gravity.
The design would address health issues caused by microgravity, such as muscle loss and cognitive problems.
Russia plans to build a nuclear power station on the Moon by 2036 to support its lunar program and a joint research station with China.
The State Space Corporation Roscosmos aims to use the power plant as a foundation for Venus missions.