Russia and China are seriously considering building a nuclear power plant on the moon from 2033 to 2035, which will allow the construction of settlements on the moon one day, Russian space head Yuri Borisov said on Tuesday. According to Borisov, Russia and China have been working together on the lunar program, and Russia is able to contribute its expertise in "nuclear space energy". He said solar panels can't provide enough power to power future lunar settlements, while nuclear power can.
Borisov also spoke about Russia's plans to build a nuclear-powered cargo spacecraft. He said that in addition to finding a solution on how to cool the nuclear reactor, all technical issues related to the project were resolved. Borisov said, "We are really working on a space cargo ship. Using nuclear reactors and high-power turbines, this massive structure is capable of transporting large cargo from orbit to orbit, collecting space debris and using it in many other applications."
The news sparked international concern and concern about the moon's nuclear energy, and also increased the tension of the space race. Some experts and commentators believe that the plans of Russia and China to build a nuclear power plant on the moon could pose a threat to the environment and security of the moon, and could also trigger a reaction and intervention by other countries, leading to the risk of an arms race and conflict in space.
However, both Russia and China have stated that their lunar nuclear energy programs are for peaceful and scientific purposes, do not target any third party, and do not violate any international treaties and rules. They also expressed their willingness to cooperate and communicate with other countries and organizations in the field of space to jointly promote the development and progress of space exploration and utilization.
Lunar nuclear energy is a technology that uses nuclear reactors to generate electricity and heat energy on the moon, which can provide stable and reliable energy for various activities and facilities on the moon. The advantage of lunar nuclear energy is that it is not affected by the day, night and seasons of the moon, nor is it limited by the topography and climate of the moon, and can work anywhere and at any time. The challenge of lunar nuclear energy is that it needs to solve the technical and management problems of nuclear reactor design, manufacturing, transportation, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal, as well as the safety and environmental protection of nuclear energy.
Lunar nuclear energy is an important form of space nuclear energy, and it is also a frontier field of space energy. With the deepening of human exploration and development of space, the demand and challenges of space energy are also increasing. Therefore, the research and application of nuclear energy in space will provide new impetus and support for mankind's space cause.
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