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Initial experiments will begin in June when the simulated Mars base opens on Devon Island.
BBC: Destination Mars on Earth
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Recent setbacks in Nasa's exploration of the Red Planet have failed to dim the enthusiasm of a group of scientists who plan to build the world's first simulated Mars base.
BBC: Destination Mars on Earth
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One could think of many reasons for considering a human base on Mars - such as over-population on Earth - but Darlene Lim is mainly motivated by the thrill of exploration.
BBC: Destination Mars on Earth
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We have the technology and ability to exploit the resources found on the moon and in the asteroid belt as well as sending a manned mission to Mars to set up a permanent base.
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Russia says it also remains committed to sending cosmonauts beyond Earth's orbit in the future, including to a permanent base on the moon that it says could be used as a future launching pad for flights to Mars.
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