Media Wire Express Correspondent
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia aims to be the first nation to develop the necessary materials for a manned mission to Mars.
Speaking at a press conference, Putin emphasized the importance of advancing space technology and materials science to achieve this ambitious goal.
“We don’t have the materials yet,” Putin acknowledged, “but we will try to make sure Russia is the first to develop these materials.”
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The announcement has sparked excitement and curiosity within the scientific community. Experts believe that developing the materials needed for a Mars mission will require significant advancements in fields such as aerospace engineering, metallurgy, and nanotechnology. Russia’s space program, known for its historic achievements, now faces the challenge of pioneering new technologies to enable interplanetary travel.
The president’s declaration aligns with Russia’s broader strategy to assert itself as a leader in space exploration. This move follows recent initiatives to expand Russia’s presence in space, including plans for new satellite launches and collaborations with international space agencies.
While the timeline for achieving this goal remains uncertain, the commitment to pursuing Mars material development underscores Russia’s determination to remain at the forefront of space exploration. The world will be watching closely as Russia embarks on this new chapter in its space journey.
Natalya Cherkashina, recent winner of a presidential award for her work as an engineer, has assured Russian President Vladimir Putin that she and her colleagues will do everything they can to win the space race to the Red Planet.
Cherkashina said that her research was aimed at developing radiation shielding composites to protect cosmonauts and electronic equipment during long orbital flights.
“First of all, the use of our materials will pave the way for longer spaceflights, which is particularly important for the lunar program, and, secondly, it will allow for the use of ordinary electronic chips, which are way cheaper than their counterparts designed specifically for space use,” the researcher said.
Presidential Aide Andrey Fursenko said the efficacy of Cherkashina’s research was proven by Russian cosmonauts, who “confirmed that this material significantly broadens our ability to shield cosmonauts [from harmful cosmic rays].”
Natalya Cherkashina, DSc (Engineering Science), is a leading researcher at V. Shukhov Belgorod State Technological University.
