China opens first ‘Mars’ desert base to ready for Red Planet manned mission CHINA has opened a purpose-built base in a barren desert to recreate the arid Martian environment - and the “Mars” base is about to open up to tourists. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:NASA pictures of Mars: Space agency snaps a mesmerising landslide on the Red PlanetGlobal Health: Measles Cases Surpass 700 as Outbreak Continues UnabatedBirth of the solar system: Dying star reveals how stardust was 'building block' of lifeAsteroid discovery: ESA snaps incredible image of 14,000 asteroids hurtling through spaceYellowstone volcano: How USGS finds 'not normal' signs of movement to identify HAZARDSNASA SHOCK: Former NASA scientist claims there's a BLACK HOLE inside of Earth