Mars Desert Research Station, Research center near Hanksville, Utah, US
The Mars Desert Research Station operates in red rock terrain with two observatories, a greenhouse, and a two-story cylindrical habitat for space exploration studies.
The Mars Society established this facility in 2001 as part of the Mars Analog Research Station Project to prepare for future Mars missions.
Teams of six scientists, engineers, and media professionals work together in simulated Mars conditions, wearing space suits during outdoor activities.
The station includes laboratories, engineering areas, sleeping quarters, and essential facilities powered by a 15-kilowatt solar system with battery storage.
Researchers study extremophile organisms in the surrounding desert environment to understand survival mechanisms in harsh conditions similar to Mars.
Location: Utah
Website: http://mdrs.marssociety.org
GPS coordinates: 38.40646,-110.79190
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:41
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