What Grand Moon Plan Are China and Russia Hiding from the U.S.?

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While the world debates how to return astronauts to the lunar surface, China is quietly preparing to do something unprecedented: build the first nuclear-powered Moon base—known as the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS)—at the Moon’s South Pole.

But China isn’t doing this alone. In a powerful alliance with Russia, the two nations are co-developing ILRS as a cornerstone of a new era in space cooperation—one that directly challenges Western-led programs like NASA’s Artemis.

With plans to activate a 100 kW nuclear power plant by 2035, China and Russia’s strategy isn’t just about science—it’s about controlling lunar infrastructure, energy systems, and influence. In this video, Top 10 Discoveries Official investigates why this joint project marks a major turning point in the global space race.

This China–Russia Moon base is designed to operate with no sunlight, extreme cold, and zero reliance on Western tech. By integrating robotics, AI, and space-grade nuclear energy, this alliance could become the first to generate continuous power on the Moon—a move that would shift the balance of power off Earth.

Meanwhile, the U.S. is still developing small prototype reactors, with NASA’s Kilopower program years behind this roadmap. If the ILRS succeeds, future missions—including American ones—could depend on China–Russia-built energy infrastructure.

Is this the new space race? Or the start of a lunar geopolitical order forged in Beijing and Moscow? Watch the full story to understand how the China–Russia Moon base could reshape the next century of exploration—and what it means for America’s space ambitions.

What you’ll learn in this video:
Why China and Russia chose nuclear over solar
Inside ILRS: the next-generation Moon base
How the U.S. and Artemis are falling behind
Strategic partnership with Russia
The real implications of lunar energy dominance

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