China has publicly backed a plan to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon with Russia, moving their joint lunar base project a step closer to reality. The reactor would power the International Lunar Research Station and could be installed between 2033 and 2035.

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China formally backs nuclear reactor on the moon with Russia

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China and Russia plan to build a Moon-based nuclear reactor by 2035 to power their joint lunar station and expand global space partnerships.

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