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Posted by tourdemars to Mars Society at April 26, 2004 01:11 AM
While robots have been scurrying around Mars for months, researchers here on Earth have been trying to make a little bit of Utah seem more like the Red Planet. Six-member teams have spent weeks in a silo-shaped module here trying to simulate what astronauts might endure should they ever wander Mars. Researchers even strap on air packs and 30-pound boots when they step outside.TrackBack URL for this entry:
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This story is currenly running on the Drudge Report. Pretty cool!
Posted by: James Burk at April 26, 2004 10:56 AM
Found your drudge report site looks interesting from a news stand point with all the possible links to other sites. Funny how only 30 pounds for boots, plus a back air pack would weigh you down enough for running around on Mars but that must be alot of weight to carry here on Earth still the same.
Posted by: Harold LaValley at April 26, 2004 11:36 AM