Russia Proposes Nuclear Plant for Musk's Mars Mission

Russia has proposed to supply a small nuclear power plant to support Elon Musk's Mars mission, as stated by President Vladimir Putin's envoy for international cooperation, Kirill Dmitriev. This is the second time this month that Dmitriev has suggested collaboration with Musk, emphasizing Russia's advanced nuclear technologies that could be advantageous for space exploration. The proposal comes at a time when diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Russia are strained due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, but efforts are being made to improve ties despite U.S. sanctions. Musk has ambitious plans for Mars, aiming to launch his Starship rocket by the end of next year and establish a self-sustaining city within two decades. Dmitriev praised Musk as a