Azerbaijan National Academy of Science

Scientists from the University of Washington found that on the surface of a lifeless planet contains a huge number of chemical elements used on Earth for the production of rocket fuel.

It is reported in the journal Science.

Esters of perchloric acid in the Martian soil can be recycled and are then allocated to the production of quality rocket fuel.

During a special experiment to recreate the atmosphere of Mars, scientists were able to record the decay of a mixture of nitrogen, argon and oxygen, followed by separation of perchlorate. Earlier American astrophysicists and chemists pointed out that all necessary for the production of rocket fuel on Mars can be mined directly from the planet’s atmosphere.

Researchers from NASA have noted that the plant for the production of rocket fuel, you can build directly on the surface of the moon.

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