A new memorandum has firmed up China and Russia's intent to lead the construction of a new lunar base to be completed by 2036, as NASA talks about scaling back its own lunar ambitions.
  • ryedaft@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    17 days ago

    While details of how this can be achieved remain unclear, Borisov added that the technological steps are “almost ready.”

    Also known as “we have no idea how to achieve this”.

    At least that means they probably aren’t going to put a load of uranium on a rocket (potentially blowing it up in the atmosphere).

    • tal@lemmy.todayEnglish
      10·
      17 days ago

      They don’t, but it’s in the context of this text:

      The announcement comes just after NASA revealed a 2026 budget proposal that would axe the agency’s plans for an orbital lunar base.

  • x00z@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    17 days ago

    If I see something on the moon - which I look at a lot - starts containing bullshit constructions, I will start fucking shit up.

    Stay the fuck away from it. Go build on mars or something.