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Mars Tourism Takes Shape in Mongolia's Gobi Desert

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Scientists and astronauts are preparing for human travel to the red planet by simulating Martian conditions in the Gobi Desert. A non-governmental organization called MARS-V has been developing a Mars analog station in Mongolia, which will allow tourists to experience life on Mars. The MARS-V Project aims to train scientists and astronauts for the harsh conditions of Mars while also creating a unique tourism experience. The project's CEO, Enkhtuvshin Doyodkhuu, says the goal is to make it as realistic as possible, with participants having to pass physical, psychological, and mental agility tests before embarking on the 10-hour journey to the site.

Key Takeaways:

  • MARS-V is developing a Mars analog station in the Gobi Desert, Mongolia, to prepare for human travel to Mars.
  • The station will allow tourists to experience life on Mars, including living in "habitats" with living quarters, a laboratory, and a greenhouse.
  • Participants will have to pass physical, psychological, and mental agility tests before embarking on the 10-hour journey to the site.
  • The MARS-V Project is expected to welcome its first tourists by 2029.
  • The cost of the experience will be around $6,000 per person for a month at the camp and pre-camp training and evaluation.
  • The project's CEO, Enkhtuvshin Doyodkhuu, aims to make it as realistic as possible, with participants having to follow strict daily regimens and live in isolation for a month.
  • The simulation will take place between October and March, with temperatures ranging from -45 to -40 degrees Celsius.
  • The Mars simulation for tourists could have a similar psychological effect as real space travel, with participants experiencing claustrophobia and missing Earth.

Statistics:

  • 10-hour journey to the Mars analog site from Ulaanbaatar.
  • 2029 - expected time for the first tourists to visit the Mars analog station.
  • $6,000 - estimated cost per person for a month at the camp and pre-camp training and evaluation.
  • -45 to -40 degrees Celsius - temperature range during the simulation period.
  • 7-8 hours - travel time to the Three Camel Lodge in the Gobi Desert from Ulaanbaatar.

Sources:

  • MARS-V Project website
  • Rosanna Philpott, CNN

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