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Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of China have disclosed plans to install a nuclear power unit on the Moon, as stated by Russia\u2019s space agency Roscosmos.<\/p>\n
Yuri Borisov, head of Russia\u2019s space agency Roscosmos, unveiled<\/a> the collaborative project during remarks on Tuesday. He stated, \u201cToday we are seriously considering a project \u2014 somewhere at the turn of 2033-2035 \u2014 to deliver and install a power unit on the lunar surface together with our Chinese colleagues.\u201d<\/p>\n Borisov further confirmed Russia\u2019s efforts towards constructing a nuclear-powered \u201cspace tugboat,\u201d explaining, \u201cWe are indeed working on a space tugboat. This huge, cyclopean structure that would be able, thanks to a nuclear reactor and high-power turbines\u2026to transport large cargoes from one orbit to another, collect space debris and engage in many other applications.\u201d<\/p>\n These developments come after weeks of discussions between the two nations concerning \u201couter space security\u201d and \u201cAI weapons,\u201d as reported by Russian news agency RIA. Russia and China have also agreed to closely collaborate on the UN-backed Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS) policy, within the framework of the Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) initiative.<\/p>\n According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, both nations have affirmed a joint approach to employing AI technology in outer space, utilizing \u201cdoctrinal guidelines and initiatives.\u201d Chinese officials confirmed that discussions extended to issues related to \u201couter space security, biosecurity, and artificial intelligence.\u201dThe dialogue identified plans for further cooperation, both bilaterally and on various international platforms, notably within the GGE\u2019s framework on LAWS. Gen. Stephen Whiting, head of US Space Command, recently voiced concerns over the rapidly evolving military capabilities of Russia and China in space. \u201cThe PRC\u2019s and Russia\u2019s actions have transformed space into a contested warfighting domain,\u201d Whiting informed<\/a> lawmakers last week.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n