China is tackling desertification in Xinjiang using advanced technology previously tested on the moon, aiming to enhance food security and manage sand, wind erosion, and salinity.
The tested on the moon part are basalt fibers, which were used to construct the flag on the Chang’e 6 lander. It can withstand extreme temperatures and radiation, so it won’t turn white for a long time. There’s no practical reason for the fancy flag, but the challenge of making it was the point.
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The tested on the moon part are basalt fibers, which were used to construct the flag on the Chang’e 6 lander. It can withstand extreme temperatures and radiation, so it won’t turn white for a long time. There’s no practical reason for the fancy flag, but the challenge of making it was the point.
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