NASA scientists reemerge after more than a year of isolation for Mars project

Four scientists emerged to cheers and applause on Saturday after spending 378 days in isolation, simulating a mission to Mars in NASA's "Martian" habitat in Houston, Texas. Anca Selariu, Ross Brockwell, Nathan Jones and team leader Kelly Haston conducted "Marswalks" and experienced additional stressors, such as confinement and communication delays, as part of NASA's research into human survival on the Red Planet.

Jul 7, 2024 - 17:00
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NASA scientists reemerge after more than a year of isolation for Mars project
Four scientists emerged to cheers and applause on Saturday after spending 378 days in isolation, simulating a mission to Mars in NASA's "Martian" habitat in Houston, Texas. Anca Selariu, Ross Brockwell, Nathan Jones and team leader Kelly Haston conducted "Marswalks" and experienced additional stressors, such as confinement and communication delays, as part of NASA's research into human survival on the Red Planet.