MDRS developing field tactics for human exploration of Mars
12 Mar, 2013
The Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) is seen in the Utah desert on March 2, 2013. The MDRS aims to investigate the possibility of a human exploration of Mars and uses the Utah desert's Mars-like terrain to simulate working conditions on the red planet.
Scientists, students and enthusiasts work together to develop field tactics and study the terrain while wearing simulated spacesuits and carrying air supply packs. They live together in a small communication base with limited space and supplies.