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International Lunar Research Station Nuclear Power Station

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: China, Russia

Source: DW

Project
Planned

China and Russia plan to build an automated nuclear power station on the moon by 2035. The power station will be part of the proposed International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) lunar base and will provide energy to enable long-term lunar exploration and scientific research at the moon's south pole.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear, Government
Location
China
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
DW

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The project “International Lunar Research Station Nuclear Power Station” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in China, Russia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from DW.

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2026-07-22

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China and Russia plan to build an automated nuclear power station on the moon by 2035. The power station will be part of the proposed International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) lunar base and will provide energy to enable long-term lunar exploration and scientific research at the moon's south pole.

Original sector

Space Exploration

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China

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Power Generation (CCGT), Nuclear, Government

Article published date

2025-05-22

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