Moscow, Dec. 29 – The Russian Space Agency, Roscosmos, signed a contract to carry out work until 2036 aimed at creating a lunar power plant, according to the multinational channel TVBrics reported this Sunday.
The report specifies that the lunar power plant will be necessary for the prolonged supply of energy to users of the Russian lunar program, such as lunar vehicles and the observatory, as well as to the infrastructure facilities of the future international lunar scientific station, including projects from foreign partners.
The project also includes the development of spacecraft and the deployment of infrastructure on the Moon, and during its execution, spacecraft will be developed, flight tests will be conducted, experimental ground trials will take place, and infrastructure will be deployed on the Moon.
It is highlighted that the project will represent an important step toward the creation of a permanently operating lunar scientific station and the transition from one-time missions to a long-term lunar research program.
(With information from Prensa Latina)
