China will build a "Martian" base
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The News Agency «Xinhua» reports that scientists are exploring North-West province Quinghai for possible construction «the Martian» base in the local red mountains. Authorities have already given the go-ahead for construction, because the mountain terrain in the North of the province is very similar to the Martian and perfect for the project.
At the base researchers will be able to test the technique, and future colonists and scientists will get the opportunity to carry out experiments and even live in a special pavilion simulates a future Martian homes.
Now the regional authorities and specialists who will be engaged in the construction of the base, discuss the location of the building and sign the documents, but the construction is going to start in the near future. According to the authors of the project «the Martian» camp in the future can be used not only for scientific experiments, but also for recreation and educational tours.
Previously, Chinese scientists have already created «lunar» module, inside of which regularly test new space technology, living and working in the control group subjects. Within ended in the spring experiment were tested space greenhouse, in which people grew and ate vegetables and fruit. There are also other experiments that are associated with the lives of the crew in space.
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