Russia is planning to build a new space station that uses artificial gravity, allowing astronauts to walk and work normally instead of floating. The project, proposed by Energia, would simulate about half of Earth’s gravity using a rotating design: a central module connected to spinning arms that create centrifugal force.

Axar.az reports that according to patent documents, the system is designed to improve crew safety and reduce health problems linked to long-term low gravity, such as muscle loss, heart deconditioning, and cognitive issues.

The station would be assembled in orbit through multiple launches and expanded gradually by adding habitation modules.

The plans come amid broader Russian ambitions in space.

Moscow has also announced intentions to build a power station on the Moon, likely nuclear-powered, to support a joint lunar research base with China and long-term lunar exploration. Russia sees this infrastructure as a stepping stone for future missions, potentially including Venus.

Russia is not alone in these goals, as the US and China are also pursuing lunar nuclear power projects as part of an intensifying space race.