Science

Here’s What It Feels Like to Spend a Year on ‘Mars’

Written by Teunis Felter

The crew enjoyed amenities such as composting toilets, freeze-dried meat, and limited medical supplies (fortunately, no major injuries occurred). They also lived with a 20-minute communications delay with people outside the dome, and personal living spaces smaller than the closets at nearby resorts. Entertainment included rousing rounds of Yahtzee and some reluctant salsa dancing. Crew members recommended bringing a Kindle and a ukulele to combat boredom, among other things.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/08/nasa-mars-hi-seas-hawaii-human-mission-space-science/

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Teunis Felter

Teunis Felter has over 20 years experience as an author, editor, and scientist. When not exploring outside, he enjoys reading history, researching genealogy, and civilly discussing politics.