Russia and China team up in space

China and Russia could start the construction of their joint lunar base much sooner than expected. The fact that the two nations are cooperating ever more closely in space is also a reflection of world politics.

On March 4, astronomy fans will turn their eyes to the moon. That is when a Chinese rocket is expected to hit the moon, leaving a sizable crater. Previously, it was assumed that the object originated from a rocket owned by entrepreneur Elon Musk. But space expert Bill Gray, who predicted the impact on the moon, corrected his thesis this week. According to Gray, the missile is most likely the carrier of the Chinese lunar probe Chang’e 5-T1. The probe was launched into space in 2014 and orbited the moon. Its launch vehicle remained in orbit – and could now crash onto Earth’s satellite.

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