MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The International Scientific Lunar Station (ISLS) will be jointly created by Russia and China in three phases: research and development, construction, and operation, according to the relevant agreement published on the official legal information portal on Thursday.
The intergovernmental agreement on the joint creation of the ISLS by China and Russia was signed on November 25, 2022. On June 12, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the law ratifying it. The agreement entered into force on July 18.
Summary: The collaborative effort between Russia and China will see the creation of the International Scientific Lunar Station in three phases – research and development, construction, and operation. The agreement solidifies plans for joint operations between the two countries during the construction phase. Stay tuned for more updates on this groundbreaking project in space exploration!