Russia will install first components of its International Lunar Research Station in 2033

Published at: 24/10/2025 08:19 PM

Russia will begin deploying the first elements of its International Lunar Research Station on Earth's natural satellite during two missions scheduled for 2033 and 2034, as reported by the head of the Department of Space Systems for Fundamental and Applied Research of the Central Research Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Konstantin Raikunov.

In a review of the Telesur portal, he explained that the missions will deliver the first modules of the future lunar station and specifies that two deliveries of medium-sized lunar rovers are planned along with infrastructure modules, which will be transported on unified landing platforms.

One of the key elements of the orbiter will be a power plant capable of keeping equipment operational during the lunar night, a period of 14 Earth days in which ships normally enter survival mode.

The energy generated will allow, at the start of the lunar day, the devices to warm up and resume their scientific activities.

In addition to the rovers and the power plant, Russia plans to launch the Luna-Resurs 2 spacecraft between 2032 and 2034, which will be placed in lunar orbit and will deploy radio beacons to improve communications and ensure high-precision moon landings, even in the complex conditions of the lunar south pole.

Mazo News Team