28/03/2021
The Gobi desert has always reminded us of another planet! It will be amazing to see how Mongolia contributes to our understanding of Mars and space exploration 🪐
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ A group of Mongolians have launched the Mars V project. They are in their second year of implementing the project to build Comprehensive Training Academy for Survival and Adaptation and Space Exploration and Development Free Zone in the Mongolian Gobi.
It is estimated that the development would bring annual revenue of MNT 20 billion to the country. Mongolia has the coldest Gobi in the world where temperatures drop to -42C, which closely resembles Mars, as proved by international scientists. Conquering planet Mars has become a short-term goal for the humankind. Mars V project team aims to create an environment for training Mars visitors, which is crucial to fulfilling the collective dream of ruling the galaxy. This has great economic benefits. Over 200 young people are conducting the project study with 2,800 volunteers.
It is feasible to develop tourism as part of the Mars V project as the Gobi environment could give the feeling as if one was on Mars. With this, flying into space and visiting a different planet will no longer be a rare opportunity presented only to astronauts. The project team emphasized that the unique scenery can be found only in the Mongolian Gobi.
“Humans are planning to send a manned mission to Mars. The Mars visitors have to be trained in the place most similar to Mars. That place is the Mongolian Gobi. We are the ‘closest’ to Mars. We are offering something we have to the world and will build a training base for the Mars visitors and another base for adaptation. Our country has limited capacity to do what other countries do for global competition, but it would be beneficial to the country’s economy and scientific development if we play to our strengths," Mars-V Project Executive Director G.Amgalanbayar said.
The project team is currently conducting a regional study across six aimags.
