China and Russia have agreed to build a nuclear-powered lunar base by 2036 at the Moon’s south pole. The International Lunar Research Station will support scientific research and resource exploration, marking a major step in their joint space efforts amid shifting global space priorities.
China and Russia have formalized an agreement to construct a nuclear-powered lunar base by 2036, marking a significant milestone in their collaborative space exploration efforts. The project, known as the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), aims to establish a permanent presence on the Moon's south pole, a region of strategic interest due to its potential water ice reserves and valuable resources like Helium-3.
The ILRS will feature a command center, communication hub, scientific research facilities, and a nuclear power station. The reactor, to be constructed autonomously using robotic technologies, will provide essential energy for operations. The groundwork will begin with China's Chang'e-8 mission in 2028, targeting its first crewed lunar landing, followed by several heavy rocket launches through 2035 to deliver base components.
This development comes amid US. uncertainties, with proposed NASA budget cuts threatening the Lunar Gateway project. Former NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has raised concerns about potential Chinese territorial claims on the Moon - claims China denies, stating the ILRS will support international scientific research. China has already invited 17 nations to participate in the ILRS, including Egypt, Venezuela, South Africa, and Pakistan.
The Moon's south pole attracts interest due to possible water ice and valuable resources like Helium-3, crucial for sustaining long-term human presence and energy generation. The ILRS is expected to support long-term, unmanned operations and lay the groundwork for sustained lunar habitation.
As the ILRS progresses, it signals the shifting dynamics in lunar exploration, with China and Russia positioning themselves as key players in the next era of space exploration.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held separate phone calls on Saturday with his counterparts from Azerbaijan and Egypt to discuss Israel’s recent large-scale assault on Iran, according to diplomatic sources.
One Australian man has died and another is in intensive care after a late-night shooting at a villa on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali.
A federal judge in California has blocked US Secretary of State Marco Rubio from proceeding with planned layoffs at the State Department, ruling the move violates an existing court order on federal job cuts.
Russia and Ukraine carry out fresh POW exchange as Moscow returns 1,200 Ukrainian bodies but receives none in return.
India has launched a full investigation into the fatal crash of Air India Flight AI171, as officials recover the black box and initiate extended safety checks on the country’s entire Boeing 787 fleet.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held separate phone calls on Saturday with his counterparts from Azerbaijan and Egypt to discuss Israel’s recent large-scale assault on Iran, according to diplomatic sources.
One Australian man has died and another is in intensive care after a late-night shooting at a villa on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali.
A federal judge in California has blocked US Secretary of State Marco Rubio from proceeding with planned layoffs at the State Department, ruling the move violates an existing court order on federal job cuts.
Russia and Ukraine carry out fresh POW exchange as Moscow returns 1,200 Ukrainian bodies but receives none in return.
India has launched a full investigation into the fatal crash of Air India Flight AI171, as officials recover the black box and initiate extended safety checks on the country’s entire Boeing 787 fleet.
Pakistan will begin its first freight train service to Russia from Lahore on June 22. The route is part of the INSTC and aims to connect Pakistan's rail network with Central Asia, establishing a new trade corridor via Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan.
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Presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is in critical condition after being shot three times — including twice in the head — during a campaign event in Bogotá.
Israeli strikes have reportedly targeted areas near the residences of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to the New York Times, citing local witnesses.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has condemned U.S. immigration raids and National Guard deployment in Los Angeles, calling for reforms instead of enforcement.
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has announced a landmark shift in its electoral process, declaring that the general elections scheduled for mid-2026 will be conducted using a fully digital system.
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has announced Finland's ambition to host a European AI gigafactory. The move aims to boost national growth by building on the success of the LUMI supercomputer, with telecommunications giant Nokia poised to lead the project's business consortium.
British scientists have built more than 3,800 digital replicas of human hearts using AI and clinical data, aiming to revolutionize diagnosis, correct medical bias, and improve patient care.
Rolls-Royce SMR has been named the preferred bidder to develop the UK's first small modular reactors (SMRs) in partnership with the newly renamed Great British Energy – Nuclear. The project aims to bolster the UK's clean energy supply and energy independence.
Microsoft has officially revealed its long-anticipated handheld gaming console, the ROG Xbox Ally, developed in partnership with Asus. This new device aims to provide access to Xbox Game Pass libraries in a portable format, with its release scheduled for the end of 2025.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held separate phone calls on Saturday with his counterparts from Azerbaijan and Egypt to discuss Israel’s recent large-scale assault on Iran, according to diplomatic sources.
One Australian man has died and another is in intensive care after a late-night shooting at a villa on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali.
A federal judge in California has blocked US Secretary of State Marco Rubio from proceeding with planned layoffs at the State Department, ruling the move violates an existing court order on federal job cuts.
Russia and Ukraine carry out fresh POW exchange as Moscow returns 1,200 Ukrainian bodies but receives none in return.
India has launched a full investigation into the fatal crash of Air India Flight AI171, as officials recover the black box and initiate extended safety checks on the country’s entire Boeing 787 fleet.
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