Russia, China agree to build lunar station together

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Russia, China agree to build lunar station together | DW | 09.03.2021
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Russia and China are reaching for the moon, with plans to construct a "complex of experimental research facilities" there as they strive to expand their presence in space.

Russia has signed a memorandum of understanding with China to construct a joint lunar space station, the national space agency, Roscosmos, announced on Tuesday.

The station is envisioned as a "complex of experimental research facilities created on the surface and/or in the orbit of the moon," according to a statement from Roscosmos.

The countries have agreed to cooperate closely on designing, implementing and presenting the project, according to the statement.

China's ambassador to Russia confirmed the agreement, the Russian news agency Interfax reported.
'A worthy partner'

In July 2020, Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin had reportedly said his agency was in talks with China about potentially developing a joint lunar base.

The project would involve developing a space monitoring system and should also help with deep space exploration, Rogozin said. He hinted at cooperation on asteroid and comet security.

"The Chinese have grown a lot in recent years, we respect their results, and in principle they are a worthy partner for us," Rogozin was quoted as saying by Interfax.

Beijing and the Kremlin have sought to strengthen their ties since 2014 after Russia's annexation of Ukraine's Crimea strained its relations with the West.
Space rivals, space allies

The announcement came hours after France's space studies organization, CNES, reported that Paris and Beijing were committed to cooperating in the space exploration field, according to Reuters.

Russia also cooperates with the US when it comes to space exploration. NASA is currently planning to build a lunar station in cooperation with Japan, Canada and Europe.

In February, an EU official told Reuters that the bloc would set up an alliance in the space industry to prevent being outweighed by the US and Chinese technologies.

Russia's move comes as it loses its monopoly over trips to the International Space Station following the US SpaceX mission launch.

 

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[CAPRICORN-88]

Russia and China are Comprehensive Strategic Partners and although they have not officially signed a military pact as suggested by Putin, they do massive military exercises together annually before the pandemic.

 

[bshifter]

I am quite skeptical of a lunar base. The challenges are not to be taken lightly on the Moon surface with temperatures of 120 degrees Celcius on daytime and nighttime can get as cold as -130 degrees Celcius.

 

[powastick]

I am quite skeptical of a lunar base. The challenges are not to be taken lightly on the Moon surface with temperatures of 120 degrees Celcius on daytime and nighttime can get as cold as -130 degrees Celcius.

They are building in the polar south, permanently shaded inside a crater where no sun radiation can reach. On the edge of the crater, they can receive permanent solar power for heating for example.

 

[redtom]

Russia and China are Comprehensive Strategic Partners and although they have not officially signed a military pact as suggested by Putin, they do massive military exercises together annually before the pandemic.

China is unlikely to sign a military pact. If there is a conflict between Russia and Ukraine, would that mean China would need to invade Ukraine?

The precondition for signing a military agreement is that China abandons its policy of non-intervention and replaces it with a policy of active intervention.Then we will become another stupid US.We spend hundreds of billions of dollars a year to bomb and occupy worthless land, and the only beneficiary is the military-industrial complex.

Even if China adopts a more active foreign policy, it must rely on the United Nations.Rather than resorting to unilateral military action.In fact, American hegemonism is closely related to the weakness of the United Nations.

I am quite skeptical of a lunar base. The challenges are not to be taken lightly on the Moon surface with temperatures of 120 degrees Celcius on daytime and nighttime can get as cold as -130 degrees Celcius.

All it takes is a tank to balance the temperature.

 

[TaiShang]

dw.com
Russia, China agree to build lunar station together | DW | 09.03.2021
Deutsche Welle (www.dw.com)
2-3 minutes

Russia and China are reaching for the moon, with plans to construct a "complex of experimental research facilities" there as they strive to expand their presence in space.

Russia has signed a memorandum of understanding with China to construct a joint lunar space station, the national space agency, Roscosmos, announced on Tuesday.

The station is envisioned as a "complex of experimental research facilities created on the surface and/or in the orbit of the moon," according to a statement from Roscosmos.

The countries have agreed to cooperate closely on designing, implementing and presenting the project, according to the statement.

China's ambassador to Russia confirmed the agreement, the Russian news agency Interfax reported.
'A worthy partner'

In July 2020, Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin had reportedly said his agency was in talks with China about potentially developing a joint lunar base.

The project would involve developing a space monitoring system and should also help with deep space exploration, Rogozin said. He hinted at cooperation on asteroid and comet security.

"The Chinese have grown a lot in recent years, we respect their results, and in principle they are a worthy partner for us," Rogozin was quoted as saying by Interfax.

Beijing and the Kremlin have sought to strengthen their ties since 2014 after Russia's annexation of Ukraine's Crimea strained its relations with the West.
Space rivals, space allies

The announcement came hours after France's space studies organization, CNES, reported that Paris and Beijing were committed to cooperating in the space exploration field, according to Reuters.

Russia also cooperates with the US when it comes to space exploration. NASA is currently planning to build a lunar station in cooperation with Japan, Canada and Europe.

In February, an EU official told Reuters that the bloc would set up an alliance in the space industry to prevent being outweighed by the US and Chinese technologies.

Russia's move comes as it loses its monopoly over trips to the International Space Station following the US SpaceX mission launch.

This is a good partnership. It helps speed things up. Also, partnership gives political signals.

 

[CAPRICORN-88]

China is unlikely to sign a military pact. If there is a conflict between Russia and Ukraine, would that mean China would need to invade Ukraine?

The precondition for signing a military agreement is that China abandons its policy of non-intervention and replaces it with a policy of active intervention.Then we will become another stupid US.We spend hundreds of billions of dollars a year to bomb and occupy worthless land, and the only beneficiary is the military-industrial complex.

Even if China adopts a more active foreign policy, it must rely on the United Nations.Rather than resorting to unilateral military action.In fact, American hegemonism is closely related to the weakness of the United Nations.

All it takes is a tank to balance the temperature.

What on earth are you talking about?
There isn't any precondition as insinuated by you nor is Ukraine ever mentioned as the defence military pact is suggested by Russian President Putin himself.

China has not responded probably because of the timing. But it is a good indication of what may become a reality ahead.

Japan will be the most affected as it means in event of a conflict over Kirin Islands,a war with Russia may involved China if USA navy dares to step in.

That is why as of now, Japan remains a very reluctant partner in QUAD today. She has not fully committed to the plan by USA and 4 eye Anglo-Saxon alliance.


The truth is every QUAD nation today is only thinking and serving of their own self interest. It won't go very far and nations like Australia and India will be left in a lurk.

Look at the recent joint naval exercise between PLAN and Singapore Navy at the South China Sea.

 

[redtom]

What on earth are you talking about?
There isn't any precondition as insinuated by you nor is Ukraine ever mentioned as the defence military pact is suggested by Russian President Putin himself.

China has not responded probably because of the timing. But it is a good indication of what may become a reality ahead.

Japan will be the most affected as it means in event of a conflict over Kirin Islands,a war with Russia may involved China if USA navy dares to step in.

That is why as of now, Japan remains a very reluctant partner in QUAD today. She has not fully committed to the plan by USA and 4 eye Anglo-Saxon alliance.


The truth is every QUAD nation today is only thinking and serving of their own self interest. It won't go very far and nations like Australia and India will be left in a lurk.

Look at the recent joint naval exercise between PLAN and Singapore Navy at the South China Sea.

I just explained the limitations of the military alliance, not really intending to invade Ukraine. There is no risk of a world war, and there is no need to establish any military alliance. And a partner is an ideal relationship.

 

[letsrock]

I am quite skeptical of a lunar base. The challenges are not to be taken lightly on the Moon surface with temperatures of 120 degrees Celcius on daytime and nighttime can get as cold as -130 degrees Celcius.

I am actually skeptical of this entire space thing. I mean it could happen but not in couple of decades as elon must promises.

 

[bshifter]

I am actually skeptical of this entire space thing. I mean it could happen but not in couple of decades as elon must promises.

Including sending humans to Mars which i don't believe will happen.