Research on the lunar surface will be conducted in the near future, and the development of instruments required to study the internal structure of the Moon will begin this year.
The Operative Information Center-OMM reports that these remarks were made by Dmitry Bakanov, the head of Roscosmos. Highlighting that Russia continues to develop its lunar program in partnership with China, Bakanov noted that a total of 15 countries are planned to join this collaborative initiative.
Bakanov emphasized that research regarding the Moon's structure will accelerate this year. "We will scan it and complete the design of the landing module that will transmit data back to Earth. In 2026, the production of devices to investigate the internal structure of the Moon will commence," he stated. In 2021, a memorandum was signed between Roscosmos and the China National Space Administration to establish a joint station for lunar research.
The International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) represents a significant shift in global space exploration, aiming to create a permanent lunar base by the 2030s. This project serves as a strategic alternative to the NASA-led Artemis program, fostering deeper scientific cooperation between Moscow and Beijing. The mission focuses on multidisciplinary research activities, including lunar topography, geomorphology, and the potential utilization of lunar resources to support long-term human presence in space.
