Guess they’ve never seen Moonraker.
Via The Express:
Researchers believe the uncharted side of the moon, parts of which are constantly shrouded in darkness, may contain ice.
Subsequent trips will then prepare for the return of humans to the surface and a permanent settlement.
Prof Igor Mitrofanov, of the Space Research Institute in Moscow, said: “We have to go to the Moon.
“The 21st Century will be the century when it will be the permanent outpost of human civilisation, and our country has to participate in this process.”
He added that Russia will “have to work together with our international colleagues”.