Russia is determined to build a base on the moon

Moscow will build a base on the moon within the next two decades to prepare for the exploration of Mars.

The moon can provide water and energy for future Mars exploration flights.Photo: universetoday.com.

Telegraph said, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting about Russia's space program on April 7. The meeting took place in the context of Russian people preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the day when astronaut Yuri Gagarin became the first person to fly into space.

The documents that the Russian government announced to the press before the meeting showed that Moscow was determined to bring the space exploration program back to the heyday like the Soviet era.

" We are talking about flights to the moon and the establishment of a base near its northern tip, which can contain water sources. Setting up bases can be done before 2030. Manned spacecraft. will be able to be launched on Mars in the 30s of this century, " the documents stressed.

Russian scientists say the moon contains a large amount of helium 3 gas - a helium isotope and capable of generating energy.

The Kremlin will take advantage of the celebration on April 12 to encourage the patriotism of the Russian people. Putin said Russia was a cosmic power. Russia currently makes up to 40% of ship launches and artificial satellites into space. But the Russian Prime Minister said the country could do more.

" I think we can increase the number of launches by 5% or even 10% in the future , " he said.

The Russian government is pouring more money into the space program with plans to build a new space airport and design more modern spacecraft generations.