The program envisages designing the rocket, building one and carrying out one unmanned flight around the Moon, according to the source.
Notably, the creation of a spacecraft, which would be lifted off by the rocket for flying around the Moon, would be funded under a separate federal program, the source added.
Another source said that a manned flight around the Moon was also being considered, noting that such a project required additional funding.
A source told Sputnik last week that the image of the super-heavy rocket will be discussed by Roscosmos’ science and technology council on December 19. The source has also said that the layout of the rocket was planned to be completed by 2019.
Russian rocket engine manufacturer NPO Energomash has said that the first launch of the super-heavy rocket was scheduled for 2028.