ESA plans to build a space base between the Moon and Earth

Scientists predict that if the base is successfully built, it will most likely become the next generation of the International Space Station (ISS).

Recently, a press conference in Germany was held to celebrate the return of astronauts Tim Peake - the British astronaut of the European Space Agency (ESA). Here, ESA has announced an ambitious plan. They plan to build a space base between the Earth and the Moon , where astronauts can use it as a makeshift home when performing space missions. The plan is also considered a launch pad to support scientists in the exploration of the solar system.

British astronaut Tim Peake landed near the town of Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan, June 18, 2016.

This plan will provide a "space intersection" to help adventurers perform the task of studying the moon and other space expeditions. In addition, this facility is located between the Earth and the Moon, so it can be considered the next generation of the International Space Station (ISS).

ISS intends to cease operation by 2024, after about 26 years of serving space missions, so it needs a replacement space station.

"After about 26 years of service, ISS is time to retreat to the backstage, but now more and more galaxies appear, so finding a next generation ISS is one thing. extremely important, " said David Parker, ESA's director of space and space travel at a press conference.

According to Parker, the space between the Moon and Earth that ESA is planning to build will be an ideal base for astronauts to stop and perform space exploration activities.

Apollo 11 crews returned to Earth in 1969.

Currently, ESA still has no detailed plan, but they estimate that this base will be completed in about 10 years. Later this year, ESA will hold a meeting in Lucerne, Switzerland with the participation of European ministers. At this meeting, ESA representatives will give a detailed presentation of the construction of their space base. It is known that this idea is currently receiving the support of Tim Peake.

"We are ready for the next mission outside the space station. We have made great progress so if we don't join now it would be a pity," Parker said.