This informs RIA Novosti with reference to a high-ranking source in the rocket and space industry.

"NASA will not pay, it is planned to carry out all the work at its own expense," he said.

Earlier, Roscosmos said that the launch of the Russian lunar stations "Luna-26" and "Luna-27" was decided to be postponed for a year to practice the landing technology.

It was also reported that Roscosmos will prepare the crews of lunar missions for extreme conditions.