Russia plans Moon scan, joint lunar program with China
Roscosmos says it will begin scanning the Moon and developing tools to study its interior, advancing a joint lunar program with China.
- World
- Agencies and A News
- Published Date: 04:12 | 01 April 2026
The head of Roscosmos, Dmitry Bakanov, said Russia will soon begin scanning the Moon and start developing tools this year to study its internal structure.
Speaking at Russia's Federation Council, Bakanov stated that Russia is continuing to develop its lunar program with China, with plans to involve a total of 15 countries.
He noted that work on the Moon's structure will accelerate this year, saying: "We will scan it and complete the design of a lander that will collect lunar soil and transmit data back to Earth. In 2026, development of devices to study the Moon's internal structure will begin."
Roscosmos and the China National Space Administration signed a memorandum of understanding in 2021 to establish a joint research station on the Moon.
- NATO benefits both Europe, US: Estonian foreign minister
- Putin says Armenia, Azerbaijan relations have stabilized
- Investigations into deadly attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon 'underway': UN
- The US offers up to $3M reward for info on attacks targeting diplomatic facilities in Iraq
- Bahrain assumes UN Security Council presidency for April