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Beijing announced on Tuesday it had signed a memorandum with Moscow about the creation of a joint International Lunar Research Station (ILRS). A statement issued by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) read: “Within the framework of creation of the ILRS, China and Russia will use their experience in space science, R&D and use of space equipment and technology to jointly formulate a road map for the construction of the ILRS, and carry out the close collaboration on
Russia and China have signed a memorandum of understanding to set up an international lunar research station, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said.
Russia has struck a deal with China to build a lunar research station as the Kremlin seeks to emulate Soviet-era space triumphs after years of decline.Roscosmos, the Russian space agency, said the
The Chinese and Russian space agencies signed a joint agreement on Tuesday to build a research base on the Moon, marking the first plans to build a lunar scientific base and the largest space collaboration for China to date.
Held through a video conference, the deed was given the catchy name of Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Russian Federation on Cooperative Construction of International Lunar Research Stations (MNLS).
The proposed stations will be orbiting the moon and/or located on its surface. The deed makes it clear that the base will be international, welcoming astronauts from any country that wishes to embark and will promote the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes for the interests of all mankind.
As The Hill’s Nathaniel Weixel and Brett Samuels write, Biden’s first prime-time speech will give him a chance to lean into his role as empathizer in chief, with more than 529,000 U.S. deaths since the start of the pandemic. However, the president will be able to offer up an optimistic message as the nation races to get vaccinated. Biden has pledged that every American will be able to receive a vaccine by the end of May.
“I’m going to . talk about what we’ve been through as a nation this past year, but more importantly I m going to talk about what comes next,” Biden said at an event with executives from Johnson & Johnson and Merck.