• Rendering of International Lunar Research Station revealed by Chinese and Russian space officials during the third day of the Global Space Exploration Conference in Russia’s St Petersburg.
    Rendering of International Lunar Research Station revealed by Chinese and Russian space officials during the third day of the Global Space Exploration Conference in Russia’s St Petersburg.
  • There are five facilities and nine modules planned for the station, which would support long and short duration missions on the Moon's surface and orbit.
    There are five facilities and nine modules planned for the station, which would support long and short duration missions on the Moon's surface and orbit.
  • The plan involves sending multiple Chinese and Russian missions to the Moon over a 15 year period, from 2021 to 2036.
    The plan involves sending multiple Chinese and Russian missions to the Moon over a 15 year period, from 2021 to 2036.
  • Designs include a ‘hopping robot’ and smart mini-rovers that would move around the surface of the Moon.
    Designs include a ‘hopping robot’ and smart mini-rovers that would move around the surface of the Moon.

China and Russia reveal roadmap for the International Lunar Research Station


Sarwat Nasir
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An enormous research station to be built on the Moon by Russia and China will feature hopping robots, intelligent mini-rovers and modules for scientific exploration.

Chinese and Russian space officials revealed plans to build the International Lunar Research Station at the Global Space Exploration Conference in St Petersburg on Wednesday.

The proposal involves sending several Chinese and Russian missions to the Moon over a 15-year period from 2021 to 2036.

Officials said international partners would be required to make the project more cost-effective and boost the speed of research.

“This roadmap was formulated based on the multiple exchanges and discussions between Chinese and Russian engineering groups. It includes the definitions, functions, compositions and development path for the ILRS,” said Yanhua Wu, vice administrator at the China National Space Administration.

“The station refers to very complex experimental research facilities to be constructed with the possible attraction of other countries, international organisations and partners. On the surface, or in the orbit of the Moon, there are designs for multiple multipurpose scientific research activities.”

Facilities and timeline

  • The Long March-5 Y5 rocket, carrying the Chang'e-5 lunar probe, takes off from Wenchang Space Launch Center, in Wenchang, Hainan province, China November 24, 2020. File photo / Reuters
    The Long March-5 Y5 rocket, carrying the Chang'e-5 lunar probe, takes off from Wenchang Space Launch Center, in Wenchang, Hainan province, China November 24, 2020. File photo / Reuters
  • A December 1 image of the moon surface taken by the panoramic camera aboard the lander-ascender combination of the Chang'e-5 spacecraft after landing on the moon. China National Space Administration (CNSA) / AFP
    A December 1 image of the moon surface taken by the panoramic camera aboard the lander-ascender combination of the Chang'e-5 spacecraft after landing on the moon. China National Space Administration (CNSA) / AFP
  • A Chinese national flag unfurled from the Chang'e-5 lunar probe taken on December 4. China National Space Administration / AFP
    A Chinese national flag unfurled from the Chang'e-5 lunar probe taken on December 4. China National Space Administration / AFP
  • An illustration (top) and a photo (bottom) of ascender of China's Chang'e-5 probe completing rendezvous and docking with the orbiter-returner combination. China National Space Administration / EPA
    An illustration (top) and a photo (bottom) of ascender of China's Chang'e-5 probe completing rendezvous and docking with the orbiter-returner combination. China National Space Administration / EPA
  • China's Chang'e-5 spacecraft collects lunar samples on the moon. China National Space Administration / Reuters
    China's Chang'e-5 spacecraft collects lunar samples on the moon. China National Space Administration / Reuters
  • The orbiter-returner combination of China's Chang'e-5 probe approaching the ascender. China National Space Administration / EPA
    The orbiter-returner combination of China's Chang'e-5 probe approaching the ascender. China National Space Administration / EPA
  • The ascender stage of the Chang'e-5 spacecraft lifting off from the lunar surface. China National Space Administration / EPA
    The ascender stage of the Chang'e-5 spacecraft lifting off from the lunar surface. China National Space Administration / EPA
  • This graphic simulation image provided by China National Space Administration shows the orbiter and returner combination of China's Chang'e-5 probe after its separation from the ascender. China National Space Administration / AP
    This graphic simulation image provided by China National Space Administration shows the orbiter and returner combination of China's Chang'e-5 probe after its separation from the ascender. China National Space Administration / AP
  • A simulated image of the ascender of Chang'e-5 spacecraft blasting off from the lunar surface at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing on December 3, 2020. China National Space Administration / AP
    A simulated image of the ascender of Chang'e-5 spacecraft blasting off from the lunar surface at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing on December 3, 2020. China National Space Administration / AP
  • Technical personnel monitoring the process during the Chang'e-5 lunar probe landing on the moon at the Beijing Aerospace Control Centre in Beijing. AFP
    Technical personnel monitoring the process during the Chang'e-5 lunar probe landing on the moon at the Beijing Aerospace Control Centre in Beijing. AFP
  • Technical personnel work at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing. Xinhua via AP
    Technical personnel work at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) in Beijing. Xinhua via AP
  • A photo from 2012 showing Chinese astronauts from Liu Yang, Jing Haipeng and Liu Wang as they wave before a giant portrait of China's first astronaut Yang Liwei, as they depart for the Shenzhou 9 spacecraft rocket launch pad at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, China. File photo / AP Photo.
    A photo from 2012 showing Chinese astronauts from Liu Yang, Jing Haipeng and Liu Wang as they wave before a giant portrait of China's first astronaut Yang Liwei, as they depart for the Shenzhou 9 spacecraft rocket launch pad at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, China. File photo / AP Photo.
  • A 2018 image of the Chang'e 4 lunar probe launching from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province. Xinhua / AP Photo
    A 2018 image of the Chang'e 4 lunar probe launching from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province. Xinhua / AP Photo

Five facilities and nine modules are planned for the station, intended to support long and short missions to the Moon's surface and orbit.

The facilities include a CisLunar transpor facility to support round-trip transfer between Earth and the Moon, lunar orbiting, soft landing, take-off on lunar surface and re-entry to Earth.

A long-term support facility on the surface will include a command centre, energy and supply modules, and thermal management.

The lunar transport and operation facility will help modules to move – or hop – on the surface, and support excavation or sampling.

The other two are the lunar scientific facility, which will enable in-orbit and surface experiments, and the ground support and application facility.

Designs include a "hopping robot" and smart mini-rovers that would move around the surface of the Moon.

The plan is to launch six missions by 2025 during phase one of the station’s construction.

“We would like to co-operate with Russia by launching China’s CE-4, CE-6, CE-7 missions, as well as the Russian Luna-25, Luna-26, and Luna-27 missions,” Mr Wu said.

"Phase two is the construction phase. We have two sub-stages. Stage one refers to the period from 2026 to 2030 and we have two missions planned during this period, which are the Chinese CE-8 and Luna-28.

Stage two of the second phase involves completing the in-orbit and lunar surface facilities for energy, communication and transport.

Phase three will take place after 2036, when the ILRS has been mostly completed and humans can carry out research and exploration.

The need for a global effort

The logo of China's new space station. China has ambitious plans for space exploration, and the Moon. AFP
The logo of China's new space station. China has ambitious plans for space exploration, and the Moon. AFP

Sergey Saveliev, deputy director general for international co-operation at Roscosmos, said it was important to have international partners.

Since the collaboration between Russia and China on the ILRS was announced in April, both countries have called on other nations to join the project.

"Russia and China are actively offering the idea of co-operation, and offering an option to participate in the ILRS project," Dr Saveliev said.

“This option is offered to leading space agencies and high-profile organisations working in space.”

The European Space Agency is already involved and Saudi Arabia and the UAE have shown interest.

An official invitation letter will soon be sent out to countries that are considering taking part.

During the presentation, Chinese officials outlined ways in which other agencies could become involved, including collaboration in engineering, testing, launching and assembly.

US space agency Nasa is building its own research station to orbit the Moon, called the Lunar Gateway. As part of that programme, an uncrewed mission to the Moon, Artemis 1, is planned for this year, and a crewed mission by 2024.

Under US law, Nasa is prohibited from engagement with Chinese-affiliated organisations to protect American companies from espionage. But Beijing has emerged as a space power using its own technology.

It has landed a mission on the Moon, brought back lunar samples, sent an orbiter around Mars and landed on the surface.

On June 17, three Chinese astronauts are launching into space for a mission to the Tianhe core module of the Chinese space station.

The roadmap for the ILRS was made available online by the Chinese space agency.

In pictures: the seasonal ‘pink’ Moon as viewed from Earth

  • A pink supermoon is seen in the background as people relax on the beach in Miami Beach, US, on June 24, 2021. Four supermoons will grace the skies in 2022. AFP
    A pink supermoon is seen in the background as people relax on the beach in Miami Beach, US, on June 24, 2021. Four supermoons will grace the skies in 2022. AFP
  • An aeroplane is pictured against an almost full pink supermoon, in Iraq's southern city of Basra. AFP
    An aeroplane is pictured against an almost full pink supermoon, in Iraq's southern city of Basra. AFP
  • A man watches on as an almost full pink supermoon rises over Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey. Getty Images
    A man watches on as an almost full pink supermoon rises over Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey. Getty Images
  • A pink supermoon is pictured near a lighthouse in Tirana, Albania. Reuters
    A pink supermoon is pictured near a lighthouse in Tirana, Albania. Reuters
  • A full pink supermoon rises above the Emirates Air Line cable car in London, Britain. Reuters
    A full pink supermoon rises above the Emirates Air Line cable car in London, Britain. Reuters
  • A full pink supermoon rises over the skyline of New York and Empire State Building, as seen from West Orange, in New Jersey, US. Reuters
    A full pink supermoon rises over the skyline of New York and Empire State Building, as seen from West Orange, in New Jersey, US. Reuters
  • A full pink supermoon is seen rising behind the Nubble Lighthouse on Cape Neddick, in York, Maine, US. EPA
    A full pink supermoon is seen rising behind the Nubble Lighthouse on Cape Neddick, in York, Maine, US. EPA
  • A full pink supermoon rises above Havana, Cuba. AFP
    A full pink supermoon rises above Havana, Cuba. AFP
  • A pink supermoon rises behind the stork in a nest in the village of Rzanicino near Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia. EPA
    A pink supermoon rises behind the stork in a nest in the village of Rzanicino near Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia. EPA
  • A full pink supermoon sets over the famous Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. Getty Images
    A full pink supermoon sets over the famous Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. Getty Images
  • A full pink supermoon rises behind Glastonbury Tor in Glastonbury, England. Getty Images
    A full pink supermoon rises behind Glastonbury Tor in Glastonbury, England. Getty Images
  • A full pink supermoon rising behind a statue of the Christ in Wolxheim, France. AFP
    A full pink supermoon rising behind a statue of the Christ in Wolxheim, France. AFP
  • A full pink supermoon rises over Nicosia on the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus. AP Photo
    A full pink supermoon rises over Nicosia on the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus. AP Photo
  • The moon rises to become a pink supermoon among the Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay, in Singapore. Reuters
    The moon rises to become a pink supermoon among the Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay, in Singapore. Reuters
  • A view of the Golden Horn, with a full pink supermoon rising behind Istanbul's iconic Galata Tower. AP Photo
    A view of the Golden Horn, with a full pink supermoon rising behind Istanbul's iconic Galata Tower. AP Photo
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1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years

If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.

2. E-invoicing in the UAE

Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption. 

3. More tax audits

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks. 

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Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.

6. Further transfer pricing enforcement

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes. 

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Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.

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Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations. 

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Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the region continues to grow despite economic headwinds, a company official said.

Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth.

Within the next two to three years, we are looking at reaching $2 to $3 billion as a conservative estimate and we do see an opportunity to do so,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. They also provide advice to clients.

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Mercer Wealth’s clients include sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and insurance companies among others.

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Some clients also have a higher appetite for risk, given the low interest-rate environment that does not provide enough yield for some institutional investors. These clients are keen to invest in illiquid assets, such as private equity and infrastructure.

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The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds, said in its 2016 report that has gradually increased its exposure in direct private equity and private credit transactions, mainly in Asian markets and especially in China and India. The authority’s private equity department focused on structured equities owing to “their defensive characteristics.”

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Winner: Hot Rod Charlie, William Buick, Doug O’Neill

8.55pm: Al Bastakiya Trial – Conditions (TB) $60,000 (D) 1,900m
Winner: Withering, Adrie de Vries, Fawzi Nass

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ARSENAL

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BARCELONA

  • La Liga - 2013
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CHELSEA

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SPAIN

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