China opens base that simulates the daily life of astronauts on Mars

The base opened last Friday, the first day, and is located in the desert zone of the Qinghai-Tibet plateau, which has weather conditions to simulate the Martian surface. With 32 hectares of extension, the park aims to tourism and instigate the technological interest of the Chinese population. The facilities will not be used for training.

The base is not just about life on the red planet. Pan Guohui, director of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's culture and creativity unit, said the park even had a simulation of what the landing would look like, and will be used for research. In all there are 160 accommodations and, according to Gao Junling, project manager, the environment sets a standard for the architecture of future Chinese facilities on the planet.

Pan Gohui told the Chinese news agency: "This base provides scientific means for state research on mars while establishing and nurturing the passion of the next generation."

This new park also makes clear the Chinese government's intentions regarding space exploration. Today the country has a rover, Chang'e 4, on the hidden side of the moon and one more will be sent later this year - Chang'e 5. Wu Weiren, head of design for the Chinese lunar exploration program, said: "We already We have made great achievements in the last 60 years, but there is still a long way from the major exploration powers. We need to accelerate. Next year, we will launch a spacecraft to Mars that will orbit, land and explore the planet. "

China opens base that simulates the daily life of astronauts on Mars via TecMundo