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| Qinghai Lake (NASA photo) |
There’s
a red-rock region of Qinghai that’s
somewhat like the geography and climate
of Mars (minus cringe-worthy features
such as “frequent sandstorms" and
“strong radiation”). This is where China’s
“first Mars simulation base” is located.
Even
without a dash of “low air pressure,” campers
can get a (bitter?) taste of what living
on the red planet might entail. China is hoping that young campers will
soon be begging for more. After all,
flexible limbs will be needed for winning
the international space race.
Resources
http://www.ecns.cn/news/sci-tech/2019-03-04/detail-ifzezqac5081485.shtml
Copyright March 4, 2019 by Linda Van Slyke All Rights Reserved
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