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Turkish city unveils design of Mars Colony project for tourists

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk will reflect on the fascinating tourism plan.

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Colonizing the Red Planet will be real, but for now on Earth, with the project called Mars Colony prepared for the touristic destination Kusadasi of Turkey’s Aydin Province.

Within the scope of the Mars Colony plan, which is considered a captivating glimpse into the future, an astronaut training school and simulator will be constructed, from where the generations Y and Z will experience the Martian surface.

Ingredients of the Mars Colony

As reported by AA, the space-themed plan submitted to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism also comprises sights on farming and surface research work on the Red Planet. In addition, a scientific theme park, 30 boutique hotels as well as food menus for astronauts to boost gastronomy tourism are in the to-do list.

Executives in the industry envisage breakthrough changes to the tourism trends for the foreseeable future, especially after the coronavirus pandemic.

A new approach in tourism

The intention is to revive economic opportunities whilst emboldening people to explore the technological possibilities.

“Our project will open the doors of a new approach in tourism,” Kusadasi Mayor  Omer Gunel said, adding that it would “inspire the whole world.”

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, whose goal is to build a settlement in the Red Planet in the forthcoming years, is undoubtedly the first name that comes to our mind when we say Mars.

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Mars Colony plan of Kusadasi for tourists. Photo: Anadolu Agency.

Elon Musk will see the project

Martin Halliwell, one of the project consultants, said he would introduce the Mars Colony plan to Musk with whom he worked in the past.

Construction in modular buildings is expected to be completed as soon as possible. The project, of which the tender process is currently underway, could cost about 30 Turkish liras, or $2.4-3.6 million.

Write to Cahid Atik at cahid.atik@orbitinside.com

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Cahid Atik holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Astronomy and Space Sciences from Istanbul University. Outside of contributing to this platform, you can find Cahid immersed in online courses, engaged in reading, or enjoying his time in front of the computer.

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