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Mars Desert Research Station Simulates Mars Base

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the simulate-having-internet-access dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Placing humans on Mars will be an extraordinary feat in itself, not to mention even living in such a harsh environment. To help train future astronauts to sustain life on Mars, the Mars Society has created the Mars Desert Research Station. The Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) is one of four planned simulated Mars habitats (or Mars Analogue Research Station Programme) maintained by the Mars Society. Crews sign up for two week shifts during the winter months (it's too hot in the summer for pleasant simulation). Crews are not paid during their time at the station, but do get valuable experience."

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  1. More importantly... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    But where are the simulated martians?

    1. Re:More importantly... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

      In the process of being evicted from their Pennsylvania Avenue home in D.C., presently, I believe.

  2. Not if you're trying to turn them into shoes... by Cornwallis · · Score: 2, Funny

    "lacing humans on Mars will be an extraordinary feat in itself"

    1. Re:Not if you're trying to turn them into shoes... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      sounds like something out of a Mel Brooks movie...I can see it now "Space Balls II: Finding my Shwartz"

  3. 15 minutes by dwarg · · Score: 4, Funny

    I just wasted about 15 minutes of my life looking over this thread and I have to say I'm fascinated.

    > Moderately funny comment

    >> Strange non sequitur attempt at political humor

    >>> Openly racist, long-winded slur

    >>>> Stupid attempt at humor after making said slur

    >>>>> Masturbatory over-analysis of thread

    This analysis was made after looking through the racist poster's previous comments to see that he isn't a perennial troll, but has made several Insightful and Informative posts recently.

    What does it all mean? Why did I bother posting this? Shouldn't I get some work done?

    Oh the humanity!

  4. Too hot in the desert? by PPH · · Score: 2, Funny

    Then why not set up a simulation on Northern Canada or someplace similar. The temperature is close and precipitation is actually pretty low.

    Plus, they'll gain experience dealing with the inevitable Martian polar bear they'll encounter.

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  5. Would Paul steer you wrong? by rts008 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Must...Resist...Obvious...Joke!...argh! Too weak!:
    "In order to get them off..."

    "All you need is pr0n!"
    *sing to the tune of: All You Need Is Love[by the Beatles]....makes the world go round!

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