For the next year, four people will live in a Mars-like environment. The crew will be monitored by scientists from outside.
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Mars-analog mission
The current Mars-analog mission, called Mission 1, has already commenced. It started on June 25 and will end on July 7, 2024.
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Mars Dune Alpha
The crew will spend their time in a 1,700-square-foot habitat called "Mars Dune Alpha" covered withred sand to simulate the Martian landscape.
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Mars-walks
The crew will mostly be at Mars Dune Alpha but will occasionally step out to the adjoining 1,200-square-foot "sandbox" to perform Mars-walks or simulated spacewalks.
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Activities
Along with routine activities, the crew members will also perform science investigations, carry out maintenance activities, and grow fresh crops inside the simulated habitat.