The moon simulator could provide valuable research for China’s lunar exploration activities. Photo: AFP
The moon simulator could provide valuable research for China’s lunar exploration activities. Photo: AFP
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China has built an artificial moon that simulates low-gravity conditions on Earth

  • It is said to be the first of its kind and could play a key role in the country’s future lunar missions
  • Landscape is supported by a magnetic field and was inspired by experiments to levitate a frog

Stephen Chen
Stephen Chen in Beijing

Updated: 11:47am, 12 Jan, 2022

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The moon simulator could provide valuable research for China’s lunar exploration activities. Photo: AFP
The moon simulator could provide valuable research for China’s lunar exploration activities. Photo: AFP
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