Setting up Nuclear Power Unit in Space is Priority for Russia: Putin

Defense News ,Russia :-  Russian President Vladimir Putin recently talked about how important it is to focus on space projects, like putting a nuclear power unit in space. He discussed this with government officials, according to a report from the state news agency TASS.

Putin said Russia has good skills and resources for space projects that they can be proud of. He pointed out a nuclear power unit that could work in space as an example.

He emphasized the need to fund these projects on time and set clear priorities. Putin believes that some issues need extra attention. He thinks that although Russia has unique skills, they should focus on developing them for future tasks.

Yuri Borisov, the head of Russia's space agency Roscosmos, recently mentioned a plan to collaborate with China. They want to put a nuclear reactor on the moon together by the years 2033 to 2035.

This collaboration stems from an agreement made in March 2021 between Russia's Roscosmos and China's space agency. They agreed to work together on an International Lunar Research Station.

There have been reports that Russia is working on a nuclear space weapon. This weapon could cause severe damage to both commercial and government satellites. Military experts call it a nuclear Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) weapon. It would send out bursts of electromagnetic energy and highly charged particles, which could disrupt satellites orbiting Earth.

However, this weapon is still in development and hasn't been sent into space yet. Officials from the Biden administration have warned that using such a weapon would be dangerous and could change how nuclear weapons are used.

The impact of this weapon on daily life is uncertain, but it could cause significant disruptions, according to CNN.

This article highlights Putin's support for space projects, particularly the idea of putting a nuclear power unit in space. It also mentions Russia's collaboration with China on lunar exploration and the development of a nuclear space weapon.