Russia looks to China as new space exploration partner – Spaceflight Now – Spaceflight Now

The moon as seen from the International Space Station. Credit: Roscosmos
Russia’s decision to partner with China on a planned lunar research station, and not join the U.S.-led Artemis moon program, was disappointing after more than two decades of cooperation on the International Space Station, says NASA’s top human spaceflight official.
Russian and Chinese space officials signed a memorandum of understanding March 9 to partner on an International Lunar Research Station. The joint lunar program is…

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