China plans a manned mission to Mars in 2033

China wants to send the first humans to Mars in 2033. A permanent base is planned there, from which the planet and its resources should be built.

Peking (China). China Wang Xiaojun, director of the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT), has announced plans to launch the first manned vehicle for the Chinese State Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT). Tuesday In the year 2033 itself. During the Global Space Research Conference (GLEX 2021), Wang will announce more manned missions, according to an official Chinese newspaper. Global Times 2035, 2037 and 2041. If China can keep this ambitious timetable, not the astronauts, but the Daikonats, will win the race for Mars for their nation.

The task is divided into three phases. In the first phase, a rover prepares for a Mars landing and explores the landing area. In addition, samples are to be brought from Mars to Earth during this phase. It is planned for 2030.

Permanent base on Mars

The second phase involves a manned mission aimed at setting up a permanent station on Mars. Then, in the third phase, cargo flights are to take place to deliver to the people on the Red Planet. Large-scale development of Mars and its natural resources is also expected to begin at this stage.

According to Wang, the travel time to Mars should be a few hundred days. To reduce travel time, the Rocket They are powered not only by chemicals but also by nuclear fuels.