NASA Unveils Simulated Habitat Where Four Crew Members Will Live For A Year

NASA has unveiled its Mars habitat where four people will live for around a year to carry out several experiments and operations for future Mars missions. The facility is located at the US space agency's massive research base in Houston, Texas.

NASA’s simulated Mars habitat includes a 1,200-square-foot sandbox with red sand to simulate the Martian landscape.

The area will be used to conduct simulated spacewalks or “Marswalks” during the analog missions. Crew members will also carry out robotic operations, habitat maintenance, personal hygiene, exercise, and crop growth.

The mission is scheduled to begin in June when the volunteer crew, enter the habitat.

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