The SESRI facility has four main labs that cover an area of 50 soccer fields and will allow simulations of various space environments.
The world’s largest space environment simulator, also known as the ground space station, has completed testing and begun operations in China. Called Space Environment Simulation and Research Infrastructure , the facility is located in Harbin City in northeastern China, the South China Morning Post reported.
To ensure the safety of its astronauts, China needs a better understanding of the complex and harsh environments under which its spacecraft will operate. Instead of launching test spacecraft to orbit to gather this critical data, China built a ground-based station that cost-effectively replicates the environment.The facility was first approved in 2015 and constructed by the Harbin Institute of Technology and the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Now, the facility will allow researchers to set up their own parameters and conduct experiments in line with the science and engineering needs. Partner institutes have already begun operations at the facility, working on key technologies and innovations, the SCMP report added.
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