Conceptual image of the moon base
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China has his plans for building one Mondbasis disclosed. Accordingly, from 2030 5 heavy-duty rocket components South Pole of the moon.
Bis 2035 In the first phase, a rudimentary one should be created Robot moon base arise. , should be the 2nd phase 2050 be completed.
Space station and base on the surface
The second, expanded model is intended to be an interaction of one Space station in lunar orbit and the South Pole Station be. The space station is intended to play a central role, with the South Pole base being the primary ground station.
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The plan also includes bases on Mondäquator and the side of the moon facing away from the earth. The station will receive electricity from Ssolar energy, nuclear reactors and Radioisotopengeneratoren win. For communication with the earth there should be one High speed communication network be constructed.
Rover with pressure chambers
The astronauts are supposed to travel with rovers in which they have pressure chambers no spacesuits have to wear. In addition, are Hopper truck and unmanned Land-distance vehicles planned.
According to Wu, in order to secure transport between the Earth and the moon Surface gas stationa new launch vehicle, an orbiter, a landing and ascent vehicle and a return-to-Earth capsule in development. According to Wu, the lunar station will also form the basis for future Mars exploration.
Cooperation with other nations
Die “International Lunar Research Station” (ILRS) was originally a joint project between China and Russia. However, since Russia proved to be unreliable, China took full control of the project and gained new partners, such as the most recent Senegal. A total of 10 nations are participating in the lunar base, including the United Arab Emirates, Serbia, Pakistan, Switzerland and South Africa. Over 40 international institution .
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China’s new schedule could put pressure on NASA. China plans to put the first astronauts on the moon in 2030. NASA has this Artemis III for 2028 planned, but it is questionable whether the schedule can be adhered to.
