In Russia, a manned spacecraft to fly to the Moon

Rocket and Space Corporation "Energia" named after SP Korolev together with enterprises of rocket and space industry in Russia create a new manned spacecraft, designed for expeditions to the moon.

Told Deputy General Designer of RSC Nicholas Bruchanov. According to him, "the main task of the new ship - a delivery crew into high orbit up to orbit around the Moon and back. After separation of the compartments engine compartment provides additional impetus and provides its combustion over the Pacific Ocean. " Bruchanov stressed that the design of the ship met UN demands for uncontaminated space and ground infrastructure security.

"Development and manufacturing of the ship is under way on the RSC" Energia ". We - the parent organization, and cooperation on the development and production of this ship is very big ».

Previously, "Roskosmos" make announcements as plans to build a lunar base , and that these plany postponed indefinitely.

Source: geektimes.ru/post/244984/