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Joint US–Russian space base near the Moon proposed to replace ISS

JUL 20, 2016
Physics Today

Popular Mechanics : With the International Space Station slated to cease operations in 2024, engineers in the US and Russia have been discussing a cooperative venture to build a new space base near the Moon. Not only would the base allow for deeper exploration of Earth’s nearest satellite, it could also serve as a jumping-off point for venturing further into space. And such a project would be mutually beneficial: Russia has proven its proficiency in building space modules to house astronauts, and the US could provide the transportation as it is already developing the Space Launch System to replace the space shuttle. The project was one of many topics discussed at the recent ISS R&D Conference held in San Diego, California.

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