It is not new that human beings seek to understand the atmosphere, gravity and the mass of other celestial bodies. One of the most studied is our natural satellite, the Moon. For this reason, China is building a artificial moon to simulate the environment present on the Moon and be able to understand its interference and action on things.
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Briefly, the installation seeks to simulate the environment that is found on the Moon, with conditions such as low gravity, the vacuum of space and the magnetic field. In this way, the 60 cm structure will make the Earth's gravity disappear, creating an environment very similar to that found on the real Moon.
You may have already realized how expensive it can be to send a rocket to the Moon, especially if it is to test some equipment or theory. In addition, the expense also involves the return of astronauts to Earth.
In addition, the lunar simulation module allows studying the exploration of the Moon in a reduced way. This includes researching the magnetic field and gravity of things in the Moon's atmosphere, the intensity it exerts to deform objects, such as some tools and equipment, and even living beings.
All of this will make it possible in the future to develop bases on the Moon, to further expand studies on our natural satellite and other structures present in space. Russia is one of the countries already thinking about developing this base in partnership with China.
It is important to remember that, as the module is only 60 cm, there is no possibility of carrying out tests with humans. So far, studies have been carried out with a chestnut and a live frog.
In addition to the Moon, China has also built a structure that not only mimics, but exceeds the temperature of the Sun by up to five times. The equipment uses a nuclear fusion reactor, and its main purpose is to produce clean energy, similar to that present in a star.
