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In preparation for Mars

This is the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) - the second simulated Mars analog habitat space. Built in the remote parts of Southern Utah, it supports Earth-based research in pursuit of the technology, operations, and science required for human space exploration. This aerial image was taken at sunset while flying my plane.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Utah, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D810
Copyright: © Jassen Todorov