Russia may build a base on the Moon

Linh Huy

In a recent statement, Russian Academy of Academics Boris Chertok said Russia's new Moon program would not only have flights to the planet, but would also include building a permanent base. on it.

Dr. Chertok said : 'We need to have a base on the Moon. The task this time is not simply to repeat what America did in the late 60s of the last century. '

Russian scientists say the base on the Moon is intended to be built in the future that can serve both civilian and military purposes. Russians can place an observation post on the entire surface of the Earth.

Russia's famous Soyuz spacecraft on its way to the ISS station.(Photo: Spacetoday)

The most difficult issue of this program is the means of transporting equipment to the Moon . A spaceship is large enough to carry tons of construction materials and goods to the new space base. However, the head of the Russian space rocket research and cooperation agency Nikolai Sevastyanov said that Russia now has enough technology and experts to make such space vehicles.

He said: 'In principle, we are ready to bring Russian astronauts to the Moon. If the plan is approved, we will complete the program before 2015 '.

However, he also said the newly approved federal space program does not include this program.'I think Russia can solve all the problems related to bringing people to the Moon. We have technology, scientists, experienced professionals in the aerospace field. '

Mr. Sevastyanov added that Russia's Moon program will not be as expensive as similar programs that other countries have been implementing.

As expected, Russia's Moon program will consist of five steps: launching an automatic exploration ship to the Moon; manned flights on Moon orbit; people land on this planet; developing space transport facilities and the final step is to build a comprehensive base on Ms. Hang.

Russian scientists expect the first manned flight to be carried out in 2011 or early 1012. Russia's famous Soyuz spacecraft will be responsible for transporting astronauts during the expedition. this.

According to official sources, the Soyuz spacecraft is in the process of being modernized and will be completed by 2010 to be ready to join the Moon program in 2011.

Chertok said that recently launched Moon and Mars exploration programs will prove to the world the technological and intellectual capabilities of the Russians.

However, world analysts say Russia's Moon plan is unrealistic and far-fetched. But with this move, Russia has officially entered the long-running space exploration race.