in space nuclear power, The New York Times has acknowledged.

In an article on the race to place nuclear reactors on the Moon, the newspaper notes that in this field no country has more experience than Russia.

In its lunar project, China has entrusted Russia with the key task — nuclear power.

“It has put more than 30 reactors into orbit (mostly in the 1970s and 1980s, as part of Cold War-era satellites) and is a leader in civilian nuclear power,” the article says.

In addition, Russia holds the largest reserves of the fuel considered safest for space missions — low-enriched uranium — while the United States faces a shortage of it.

The paper notes that the United States plans to place a reactor on the Moon by 2030 and, in order to get ahead of competitors, NASA has accelerated its project. At stake are the future of space exploration, access to resources, and the ability to launch missions deeper into the Solar System.