Russia, China advance joint lunar station power plant development
Roscosmos and China's space agency signed a memorandum in May 2025 to develop a power plant segment for their International Lunar Research Station, advancing a multi-year collaborative infrastructure project. The timing and technical specifications of this commitment remain unclear, as does the project's funding and timeline. This represents a significant geopolitical shift in space exploration, positioning Russia-China cooperation as an alternative to Western-led lunar initiatives.