Russia plans to put a nuclear power plant on the moon in the next decade to supply its lunar space programme and a joint Russian-Chinese research station as major powers rush to explore the earth's only natural satellite.

Roscosmos has confirmed a contract to create a lunar power station, providing vital energy for upcoming lunar explorations and collaborative efforts.

For centuries, Russia has pursued access to “warm waters,” where its navy could operate freely without the challenges of freezing conditions or enclosed seas. This ambition dates back to the establishment of the Russian navy by Peter the Great in 1696.

Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least three Ukrainians including a child on Tuesday, triggering widespread emergency power cuts and prompting neighbouring Poland to scramble jets.

FILE - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, center left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, center right, arrive for a signing ceremony following talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. (Vyacheslav Prokofyev, Sputnik, Kremlin ...

Russia’s electricity consumption has returned to pre-crisis levels and demand will grow by 2 per cent this year, according to energy minister Sergei Shmatko. Speaking at the opening keynote address of Russia Power in Moscow on Monday, Shmatko said ...

Russia plans to put a nuclear power plant on the ⁠moon in the next decade to supply its lunar space programme and a joint Russian-Chinese research station, as major powers rush to explore the earth's only natural satellite.