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NASA Mars simulation crew to end 378 days of isolation

Four volunteers who have spent more than a year living and working in a simulated NASA Mars mission will leave their habitat on Saturday, Oct. 31, ending 378 days of isolation. The facility is at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Health and performance data gathered during the simulation could help NASA develop methods.

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NASA Mars simulation crew to end 378 days of isolation
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What to know

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    The four volunteers will leave their habitat on Saturday, Oct. 31, after 378 days of isolation.

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    NASA has invited media to the conclusion of the simulation.

Why it matters

The simulation’s health and performance data could inform methods NASA develops.

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