CHINA is set to beat Nasa to Mars by several years, after scientists figured out a way to evade the consequences of the Red Planet’s toxic atmosphere, a new study suggests. The country hopes to leave for Mars and return to Earth with samples of Martian soil about two years ahead of Nasa and the European Space Agency’s (ESA) proposed mission. Getty Images – GettyA 3D rendering of the surface of Mars[/caption] A crew member at a Chinese Mars training facility in the Gobi Desert outsideREUTERS/Thomas Peter According to a new study published in the journal Chinese Science Bulletin, researchers claim to have developed a new numerical model to simulate the atmospheric environment of Mars. It’s called the Global Open Planetary atmospheric model for Mars – also known as GoPlanet or GoMars – which is anticipated to support China’s upcoming Tianwen-3 mission. Scientists have then used this model to replicate the three critical cycles of the Martian atmosphere: dust, water, and carbon dioxide. The atmospheric model can provide information on the meteorological conditions around the Tianwen-3 mission’s potential landing sites – and future spacecraft. Scientists worldwide have been developing Martian atmospheric models since the first Space Race between the Soviets and the Americans…
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China set to BEAT Nasa to the Red Planet by years as they find secret to overcome ‘Mars Curse’