Russian space corporation says Moscow, Beijing plan nuclear power plant on moon
Russian space corporation says Moscow, Beijing plan nuclear power plant on moon
Roscosmos’ head says they are seriously considering project somewhere between 2033 - 2035 - Anadolu Ajansı
I mean, if they pull it off, I'll be impressed, but it seems like the "why?" is something they should answer before this project is undertaken. Sure, it could be used to power a moon base or something else, but I would expect that need for a power source to be the lead, not the power source. And if they don't really know why yet -- it's an extremely expensive solution looking for a problem.
Proof-of-concept? No use planning much if you don't have a solid power supply waiting. OTOH, seems like solar would be a no-brainer.
Will they end up “Space 1999”‘ing the moon and blowing it out of orbit with a massive explosion?
God I’m showing my age here…
I feel like there should be international treaties against that...
They’re going to launch a lander with an RTG and declare victory for achieving the pinnacle of 1970’s technology.
To power the piss tank, right? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPCpGSjNxHo)