China Announces Construction Of Nuclear Power Plant On The Moon To Supply International Station

Written by Carla Teles

Published on 24/04/2025 at 12:41

A China quer construir uma estação de pesquisa na Lua junto com outros países, como a Rússia. A imagem mostra como será essa base, com painéis solares, laboratórios e até reator nuclear para gerar energia.

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Project In Partnership With Russia Aims To Provide Energy For Lunar Research Base By 2035

China has confirmed its plans for the construction of a nuclear power plant on the lunar surface, as part of the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) project, in collaboration with Russia. The structure will serve as an energy source for the future scientific base to be established at the Moon’s south pole, considered strategic due to the presence of ice and continuous sunlight.

China’s Construction Will Be Part Of International Lunar Station

The future international station is scheduled to be completed by 2035 and will be constructed in the lunar south pole region, a location chosen for the availability of natural resources, such as ice that can be converted into drinking water and fuel. According to information from Reuters, the energy supply will be ensured by a hybrid system, combining solar panels and a mini nuclear power plant that will be tested during the Chang’e 8 mission, planned for 2028.

Lunar Project Includes Energy And Infrastructure Testing

The Chang’e 8 mission, considered a key step for China’s construction on the Moon, will test technologies related to energy generation, life support, and automated construction processes in the lunar environment. The tests will include the distribution of heat and electricity for habitable environments, as well as the integration of systems with artificial intelligence. The Chinese space agency hopes that the lessons learned from the mission will serve as the basis for future multilateral collaborations.

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International Cooperation And Space Expansion

The International Lunar Research Station will be built with the participation of other countries, paving the way for global scientific collaboration in space. The ILRS project differs from the lunar station planned by the United States and its Artemis mission partners, reflecting the growing division of blocs in the new space race. The Times highlights that China’s focus is on establishing a long-term presence on the Moon, with infrastructure capable of sustaining future crewed missions.

Energy As A Foundation For Human Presence On The Moon With China’s Construction

The deployment of a nuclear power plant on the Moon represents a scale shift in China’s space ambitions. Stable energy generation is seen as essential for the maintenance of scientific equipment, life support, and the development of habitats in extreme environments. With China’s construction at the center of the project, the ILRS is expected to mark a new era in exploration and scientific cooperation beyond Earth.

China Announces Construction Of Nuclear Power Plant On The Moon To Supply International Station

Project In Partnership With Russia Aims To Provide Energy For Lunar Research Base By 2035

China’s Construction Will Be Part Of International Lunar Station

Lunar Project Includes Energy And Infrastructure Testing

International Cooperation And Space Expansion

Energy As A Foundation For Human Presence On The Moon With China’s Construction

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