20 Feb in 1:31 The Sun
Russia and China are to collaborate on the international lunar structure, which was thought up by China - the latest build in the space-race against America,
The Sun informs. The purpose of the International Lunar Research Stations (ILRS), is to create a long-term robotic presence on the Moon by the start of the next decade, before eventually establishing a sustained human presence. An Order of the Government of the Russian Federation detailing the scheme was published on February 11, but the date to sign the above mentioned MoU has not been determined yet and is currently discussed with the Chinese partners.
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