Sunday, April 8, 2012

Russia Reveals Their Moon Program

Russia Plans to Launch Lunar Rovers to Moon after 2020. © RIA Novosti. Anton Denisov

Russia Plans To Launch Lunar Rovers To Moon After 2020 -- RIA Novosti

Russia plans to send two lunar rovers to Moon after 2020 and a landing station after 2022 as the first steps to form the future manned lunar base there, the country's Academy of Sciences said in its report on Saturday.

Under the document, obtained by RIA Novosti, core aims of the Russian scientists are to study polar regions of Moon and gas-dust exosphere of the satellite, make a soil samples and find the most comfortable areas for lunar base deployment.

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Update: Russia’s moon re-conquest plan revealed -- RT

My Comment: I wish them the best.

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