Answer: Russia
Notes: Russia plans to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon by 2036 to support its lunar space programme and the joint Russian-Chinese International Lunar Research Station. The project is aimed at powering rovers, observatories, and infrastructure for a permanently functioning scientific lunar station, moving from one-time missions to long-term lunar exploration. The Moon, 384,400 km from Earth, stabilizes Earth’s axis and creates ocean tides, making it strategically important for scientific and exploration purposes.
