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Research and Technology Studies (RATS) 2012: Mission Day 2 Aug 22, 2012 04:38:18 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
On day 2 of the simulated mission, RATS crew members pilot the Multi-Mission Space Exploration Vehicle (MMSEV) to several different targets: asteroids that spin at a variety of rates.
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Research and Technology Studies (RATS) 2012: The Asteroid Out Our Window Aug 22, 2012 11:43:48 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Learn how the RATS team uses data from JAXA's Hayabusa mission, which returned samples from the asteroid Itokawa.
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Research and Technology Studies (RATS) 2012: Mission Day 1 Aug 21, 2012 03:02:08 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
On mission day 1, the crew gets settled inside the Multi-Mission Space Exploration Vehicle and begins the simulated mission, flying to a virtual asteroid and using the suitports to go out on a spacewalk.
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Research and Technology Studies (RATS) 2012: Virtual Field Work Aug 21, 2012 01:40:14 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
A geologist from the 2012 RATS team explains how they use a Space Exploration Vehicle and data from JAXA's Hayabusa mission to simulate visiting an asteroid.
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What Would We Mine in Space? Aug 07, 2012 10:55:29 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
NASA is developing capabilities to mine extraterrestrial resources -- but why? What would we mine in space?
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From the ARC Science Back Room Jul 31, 2012 04:53:11 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Kimberly Ennico blogs about observations from the Ames Research Center "Science Back Room" and the synergies with exploration and science.
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Camping vs. Settling Jul 19, 2012 04:24:09 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Bill Larson shares an analogy that helps explain how short- and long-term space exploration require different planning and hardware.
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NEEMO 16: Decompression Day Jun 22, 2012 02:51:16 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Aquanaut Steve Squyres explains the process and importance of decompression in preparation for the NEEMO 16 crew's "splashup."
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NEEMO 16 Science: Explore, Report, Collect Jun 21, 2012 09:58:59 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Aquanaut Steve Squyres blogs about conducting real science during a simulated mission.
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NEEMO 16: Pitching and Rolling Topside Jun 20, 2012 10:46:59 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Dr. Squyres blogs about weather conditions during NEEMO 16.
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Dr. Love's Underwater Blog: Mobility and Stability with DeepWorkers Jun 19, 2012 10:13:06 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
In this installment of Dr. Love's Underwater Blog, astronaut Stan Love explains how NEEMO is preparing astronauts for the challenges of asteroid exploration and shares the excitement of his recent DeepWorker sub flight.
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NEEMO 16: EVA Divers and Subs Jun 18, 2012 07:02:31 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Aquanaut Steve Squyres blogs about dual operations with divers and submarines.
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NEEMO 16: Night Diving Jun 17, 2012 10:57:21 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Aquanaut Tim Peake (ESA) blogs about the awe of night diving.
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NEEMO 16: Simulating Communications Delays Jun 16, 2012 04:19:29 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Aquanaut Kimiya Yui (JAXA) shares the crew's experiences with simulated communications delays.
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Test Jun 15, 2012 03:53:59 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
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The Planning Science behind The Autonomous Mission Operations Research Project Jun 15, 2012 10:08:03 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
What goes into planning a (simulated) mission to an asteroid.
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NEEMO 16: An Amazing Internship Research Opportunity Jun 14, 2012 05:05:18 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
NASA Intern Kaila Cappello shares her experience as intern at NEEMO 16
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Home Sweet Deep Space Habitat Jun 14, 2012 09:10:29 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Day 2 of the Autonomous Mission Operations test, and the crew is realizing that asteroids are a long way from home.
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Keeping Crew Healthy Jun 13, 2012 07:06:14 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
The second round of Autonomous Mission Operations tests started today at Johnson Space Center, studying how communications delays will affect astronauts as mankind ventures farther from home.
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The End Of An Analog (For Now) May 22, 2012 04:57:26 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
The Autonomous Mission Operations team wraps up its first series of tests.
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Thoughts As I Wait On The MCC May 17, 2012 06:53:05 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Musings by Commander Alvin Drew while he waits out the comm. delays in talking to the Mission Control Center.
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Time Delay Adds Challenge To The Routine May 17, 2012 01:37:41 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Even day-to-day tasks are tougher when communications take longer.
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What's Your (Call) Sign? May 17, 2012 01:29:08 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
AMO Project Lead Jeremy Frank talks about what goes on in Mission Control, and how the AMO Mission Control is different.
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Testing Out The Time Delay May 17, 2012 06:54:36 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
There's a new analog mission in town ...
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Booms and Jetpacks Oct 24, 2011 08:33:14 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Cornell's Steve Squyres writes about using booms and jetpacks on mission day four.
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NEEMO 15 and Teamwork! Oct 23, 2011 09:37:04 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Aquanaut David Saint-Jacques (CSA) talks about the importance of teamwork as part of the NEEMO 15 Mission
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NEEMO 15 - Mission Day 2 Blog Oct 22, 2011 09:40:21 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Aquanaut from Japanese Space Agency (JAXA) Takuya Onishi writes about his experience as part of NEEMO during Mission Day 2
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NEEMO 15: Scenes From Training Week Oct 19, 2011 05:37:47 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
A series of photos from the NEEMO 15 training week shows the crew receiving training on tools to be used in the mission, setting up anchoring and translation equipment and trying out the asteroid simulation wall.
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NEEMO 15 Training Successfully Complete Oct 18, 2011 11:16:28 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
The training week for NEEMO 15 has successfully completed. The mission is scheduled for Oct. 17-29, however current severe weather has delayed the start of the mission until Thursday, Oct. 20 at the earliest.
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DRATS..sample collection Sep 07, 2011 06:46:03 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Crew member and geologist Jake Bleacher talks about the collection of geologic samples
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DRATS Mission Day 6 Sep 07, 2011 04:27:34 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
NASA Astronaut and DRATs crew member Scott Tingle talks about his experience as part of DRATS!
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DRATS..testing the number of crew members Sep 07, 2011 04:26:24 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Dr. Jacob Bleachers explains how we are testing the difference in operations between 3 or 4 crewmembers
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Desert RATS 2011 from a geologist point of view Aug 30, 2011 01:51:41 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Dr. Jacob Bleacher talks about DesertRATs 2011
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My first time back in the Deepworker, and the first dive in Kelly Lake Jul 22, 2011 12:48:28 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Greg Slater (Geochemist) talks about this experience as a pilot of a deepworker
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NEEMO 15 Engineering Tests: Education and Public Outreach May 12, 2011 12:31:02 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
How do we keep you updated? Meetings, interviews, coordination, interactive events, social media, photo shoots, distance learning and lessons learned: a behind-the-scenes look from the Education and Public Outreach perspective.
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NEEMO 15 Engineering Tests, Day 2: Taking Designs Into the Field May 11, 2011 11:07:17 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
The NEEMO 15 engineering team has constructed devices in labs and workshops for the upcoming mission, and on Day 2 they finally have a chance to test some of these new designs in the field.
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NEEMO 15 Engineering Tests, Day 1 May 10, 2011 12:39:52 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
The NEEMO 15 support crew hold their first day of engineering tests at the Aquarius undersea laboratory in Key Largo, Florida, powering up the generators and systems and testing equipment.
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Desert RATS: What now? Sep 15, 2010 01:25:31 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Now that the 2010 Desert RATS field test is over, Dr. Jacob Bleacher reflects on the goals of testing and explains the different exploration strategies that were tested: approaches to using the two rovers, and communications scenarios.
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Desert RATS: Space Exploration Vehicle Versus Lunar Rover Sep 13, 2010 05:33:38 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Dr. Jacob Bleacher compares the Space Exploration Vehicle with its cabin and suitports against the experiences of Apollo astronauts on the J-Missions 15-17, who used an unpressurized lunar rover and needed to be in spacesuits the entire time.
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Desert RATS: Black Point Lava Flow, Human Origins and Destiny Sep 13, 2010 02:03:11 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
2 million years ago, Black Point Lava Flow was formed, and ancestors of early humans were learning to use tools and migrating around the world. Today, NASA researchers conduct field tests to prepare for the next migration: into the cosmos.
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Desert RATS: Life in Space Exploration Vehicle B Sep 13, 2010 10:01:54 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Geologist Kelsey Young reflects on learning to live in the Space Exploration Vehicle for seven straight days and the routines followed by crew members during the Desert RATS mission.
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Desert RATS: Fieldwork With The Space Exploration Vehicle Sep 13, 2010 09:55:18 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Geologist Jose Hurtado explains how the Space Exploration Vehicle is used as a tool for doing fieldwork and how it serves as a base of operations for explorers performing Extra-Vehicular Activities (EVAs).
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Desert RATS: Geology from the Rover Sep 10, 2010 03:47:46 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Geologist Dr. Jacob Bleacher explains how the Space Exploration Vehicle is used in the process of exploring an area, collecting rock samples, and meeting up with the Pressurized Excursion Module habitat, which holds a geology workstation.
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Desert RATS: Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Information System Sep 10, 2010 11:17:25 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Introducing the team from Glenn Research Center who develop electronic tools and applications for future spacewalking astronauts. At Desert RATS 2010, they're testing a protoype EVA Information System (EVAIS), featured on a Sept. 10 live webcast from NASA EDGE.
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Desert RATS: Dr. Love's Roving Blog Sep 09, 2010 03:50:48 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
NASA Astronaut Dr. Stan Love compares the week he spent aboard Rover B for Desert RATS with his experience flying in space on Space Shuttle mission STS-122.
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Desert RATS 2010: Training, Practice and Teamwork, Continued Sep 09, 2010 11:32:32 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Dean Eppler, Desert RATS Science Lead, explains how replanning was accomplished following bad weather that caused a day's activities to be scrubbed at the start of week 2.
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Desert RATS Technologies: Habitat Demonstration Unit Sep 08, 2010 05:07:20 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
The Habitat Demonstration Unit-Pressurized Excursion Module (HDU-PEM) is transported to the Arizona desert. Assembly, testing, briefings, and operations follow, and a major milestone is achieved as the HDU successfully docks with the Space Exploration Vehicles.
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Desert RATS: Human Factors Sep 08, 2010 01:47:38 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Describes the work of the human factors (HF) team at Desert RATS, focusing on the living and working environments of the Space Exploration Vehicles and the Habitat Demonstration Unit.
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Desert RATS Intern Blog: Week #1 of DRATS 2010 Sep 08, 2010 09:55:12 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Moon Work interns Kevin and Courtney describe their tasks during the first week, helping engineers and scientists make sure the rovers are on schedule, working with the GigaPan camera and participating as test subjects for the Habitat Demonstration Unit.
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Desert RATS Mission Day 4: Crew Blog - Living in the Lap of Luxury Sep 07, 2010 05:27:14 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Dr. Jim Rice reflects on the living conditions and capabilities of Space Exploration Vehicle A, compared to the challenges faced by astronauts on Apollo missions 15-17 and their lunar rover.
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Desert RATS Mission Day 4: Crew Blog Sep 07, 2010 05:13:38 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
On Day 4 of the Desert RATS mission, the crew make their traverse with communications only between the two rovers, and work together to figure out the best mode of operation. Watch video from the field showing how the crew moves into the suit port,
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Desert RATS Mission Day 3: Crew Blog - The Value of Field Geology Sep 07, 2010 01:49:30 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Astrogeologist Dr. Jim Rice explains why fieldwork is the foundation of all geological studies, what skills are required for conducting field geology, and what can be learned about a region from its geological history.
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Desert RATS Mission Day 3: Crew Blog Sep 07, 2010 12:40:27 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
AT the close of Day 3, Chris Looper gives an update from the perspective inside Rover A, as the team traverses 5 km of desert and parks next to Rover B at the close of the day. Watch video from the field showing what the crew eats, and a view of the scenery from Rover A.
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Desert RATS Mission Day 2: Crew Blog Sep 03, 2010 04:09:19 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Chris Looper describes the scene at the end of mission day 2, as the rover traveled about 10 km and total EVA time was 1 hour, 20 minutes. So far the crew has been able to follow the plan exactly, with no hardware issues or weather causing delays or changes.
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Desert RATS Mission Day 2: Crew Blog Sep 03, 2010 10:39:53 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Dr. Jim Rice describes mission day 2 with rover A, as they continue the desert traverse, conduct two Extra-Vehicular Activities (EVAs) to sample lava flow and climb a small volcano.
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Desert RATS Mission Day 1: Crew Blog Sep 02, 2010 04:46:27 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
The Desert RATS field tests officially begin. Rover A travels 7.8 km and its crew members perform four spacewalks, arriving at camp on time, and keeping in contact with rover B through mission control. Watch video from inside the rover as it travels across the desert.
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Desert RATS 2010: Training, Practice and Teamwork Sep 02, 2010 10:21:52 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Dean Eppler, Science Lead for Desert RATS, explains how practice runs, the training process, testing and reworking are essential to the success of complex missions, especially when preparing for missions in space.
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Second Life Desert RATS: A Mixed Reality Meeting in the Desert Oct 04, 2010 04:22:25 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Introducing the Desert RATS mixed reality event in Second Life, where the rover yard replicates NASA rover activities. Users are telepresent in this hands-on, distance-learning environment, where mission concepts and technology models are available.
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Desert RATS Dry-Run: Crew Blog Aug 31, 2010 05:04:29 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Chris Looper from the Desert RATS crew describes what happens on a "practice day" - operating rovers, a practice spacewalk, and trying out the systems that will be working together throughout the mission. Watch the video tours of the D-RATS base camp!
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Desert RATS Team Ready for Traverse, Day 1 Aug 31, 2010 02:43:52 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
After putting in long hours preparing for the mission, D-RATS 2010 field testing begins.
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NASA Desert RATS Intern Blog : Week #1 of DRATS 2010 Aug 31, 2010 11:09:34 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Moon Work interns Kevin and Courtney describe the opening week of Desert RATS, which was time for setting up base camp and preparing for testing to begin on Aug. 31.
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Habitat Demonstration Unit Aug 31, 2010 10:59:17 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Tracy Gill explains the deployment of a version of the Habitat Demonstration Unit, called the Pressurized Excursion Module (PEM), for Desert RATS. Space Exploration Vehicles will rendezvous with the PEM at two locations during the field testing.
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Starting Moon Work Internship Week #1 and #2 Aug 23, 2010 03:43:25 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Moon Work Intern, Kevin Buckley, shares his experiences during his first two weeks supporting DRATS and NASA JSC.
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NASA SIMULATES LUNAR AND PLANETARY EXPLORATION AT HARSH ARCTIC IMPACT CRATER SITE Aug 03, 2010 09:12:28 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Press release providing an overview and details of the Haughton Mars Project (HMP)
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NASA Opens Online Voting for Next Desert RATS Exploration Site Jul 27, 2010 06:10:28 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
DRATS Traverse Voting
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Byron Adams (ASU): K10 Experiment and other Research Jul 27, 2010 10:23:21 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Blog and video of Byron Adams from ASU discusses the K10 experiment and research.
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Kelsey Young (ASU): K10 Experiment and other Research Jul 26, 2010 01:06:11 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
July 26th update from HMP and video of Kelsey Young who discusses her research.
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Dr Matthew Deans (NASA Ames): K10 Robot Experiment Jul 26, 2010 01:01:01 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Dr. Matthew Deans of HMP talks about his Intelligent Robotics group.
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HMP 2010: Several New Arrivals - HMP Activity Picks Up Jul 26, 2010 12:54:30 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
July 24th update from the Haughton Mars Project
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HMP 2010: K10 Team Analyzes Data - CRUX Team Begins Setup Jul 26, 2010 12:51:59 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
July 23rd update from HMP research station in Nunavut
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HMP 2010: First K10 Robot Field Tests - Dr Brian Glass's 50th Birthday! Jul 26, 2010 12:48:47 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
July 22nd update from the HMP Research station
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HMP 2010: Traverse to Wyle Hill and Other HMP Activities Jul 26, 2010 12:45:56 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
July 21st update from the HMP station
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HMP 2010: CRUX Drill Team Arrives, Greenhouse Team Departs Jul 26, 2010 12:43:04 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Update from the HMP field team!
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A helo flight to prepare for next year Jul 26, 2010 12:24:26 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Marc Seibert discusses a helicopter flight made to help next year's PLRP project.
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Desert RATS Procedural Dry-Runs a Success Jul 22, 2010 01:18:07 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Ben Peters Provides an update of Desert RATS activities as they prepare for their 13th field testing season.
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HMP-2010: A Productive Day with Unfriendly Weather Jul 21, 2010 09:25:58 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Daily update from the Haughton Mars Project
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Pavilion Lake Research Project: Wrapping Up 2010 Jul 20, 2010 03:24:45 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
PLRP A Success in 2010!!
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HMP-2010: A Productive Day with Friendly Weather Jul 20, 2010 10:14:42 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Overview of the day's activities for Haughton Mars Project
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Robotic Choreography Jul 20, 2010 10:08:10 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Researcher Alex Forrest talks about the use of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) at PLRP this year
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HMP-2010: Nearing Peak in HMP Camp Activity - Daily Updates Commence! Jul 20, 2010 10:39:49 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Newest Haughton Mars Project Update including an overview of the different projects underway. Expect Daily Updates from here on out!
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The Cariboo Plateau: home of giant pancakes, and smelly lakes Jul 19, 2010 11:30:07 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Eric Collins, a PLRP researcher, talks about research done with microbial mats and it's importance to the fields of biology and chemistry, both on Earth and on other planets.
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What we did at summer camp, Part II Jul 15, 2010 06:02:40 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Teachers Jen, Bree, & Leanne talk about their experience this year at PLRP and how their decisions and research impacted the team.
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Dr. Love’s Underwater Blog, Part 5 Jul 13, 2010 01:29:42 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Astronaut Dr. Stan Love wraps up his underwater blog telling about his experiences at PLRP and as a Deepworker pilot
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Pavilion Lake and Beyond: How to Effectively Explore Other Worlds? Jul 08, 2010 09:39:46 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Astronaut Mike Gernhardt talks about his experiences with the Pavilion Lake Research Project and the benefits this analog program has on space exploration.
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Pavilion Lake Noises Jul 07, 2010 11:06:16 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Astronaut Chris Hadfield writes about some of the interesting sounds he hears in a day at Pavilion Lake
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Swimming with Viruses In Pavilion Lake Jul 07, 2010 09:48:50 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Pavilion Lake Research Project Scientist Danielle Winget writes about viruses and they fit into the research being done at Pavilion Lake.
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Exploring the Herms: Bekah Shepard Jul 07, 2010 09:38:15 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Bekah Shepard of Pavilion Lake Research Project (PLRP) talks about her experience piloting a deepworker submarine and exploring the microbialite structures on the lakebed.
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The journey of a thousand miles (or in our case, many thousands of miles) Jul 06, 2010 10:33:56 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Stephanie Nebel describes her experience at Pavilion Lake this year with the UD AUV team.
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Community Open House 2010! Jul 06, 2010 10:14:59 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
PLRP EPO Lead Ben Cowie overviews Pavilion Lake Research Project's Community Day.
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Dr. Love’s Underwater Blog, Part 4 Jul 06, 2010 10:15:17 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Dr. Stan Love describes a day of piloting one of PLRP's deepworker submersibles.
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Happy Canada Day! This blog rocks! Jul 02, 2010 09:51:02 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Mary Beth, a Pavilion Lake Research Project (PLRP) scientist, talks about her part in the exciting discoveries being made during the current field test season.
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Boy meets microbialite Jul 01, 2010 11:16:25 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Pavilion Lake Reasearch Project Participant talks about his first dive to study the unique microbialite growth found at Pavilion Lake which has parallels to astrobiology.
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Ask a Scientist: Safety procedures at Pavilion Lake Jun 30, 2010 12:21:29 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Ask A Scientist Segment #2 featuring Damien McCombs. Pavilion Lake Research Project.
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Mosaicing Microbialite Roads Jun 30, 2010 12:14:59 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Alex Forrest, a doctoral student who worked on the UBC Gavia underwater AUV talks about underwater image mosaics for the Pavilion Lake Research Project.
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Latest Field Test Season Multimedia! Pavilion Lake Research Project! Jun 29, 2010 06:20:41 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Includes Google Earth Plug-in detailing the first Deepworker submarine mission, an "Ask a Scientist" segment, and new footage from the lake! Courtesy of Pavilion Lake Research Project (PLRP)
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STEPping our way to flight day 1! Jun 28, 2010 09:35:25 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
NASA's Heather Paul introduces herself and her role in the Pavilion Lake Research Project. She will be giving updates throughout the week.
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Live from Pavilion Lake… It’s Saturday Night! Jun 28, 2010 09:28:35 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Pavilion Lake EPO lead Ben Cowie announces the start of the field test season!
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Less than one week. “What am I forgetting?” Jun 23, 2010 09:53:11 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
PLRP Logistics and Oerations manager Donnie Reid looks forward to the field testing season that begins later this week.
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Meet Allyson: Acting Principal Investigator for PLRP 2010 Jun 14, 2010 11:56:54 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Allyson Brady discusses the exciting upcoming field season for Pavilion Lake Research Project and her role as acting Principal Investigator. Blog courtesy of Pavilion Lake Research Project (PLRP)
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NEEMO 14 Mission Day 13 and 14 May 25, 2010 12:01:02 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
The topside team explain "saturation" diving performed by aquanauts during the NEEMO 14 mission and the need for allowing time for the aquanauts to decompress before returning to the surface. Day 13 is decompression time, and on Day 14 the topside team welcomes the NEEMO crew home, marking the end of their two weeks' stay in the Aquarius undersea habitat.
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NEEMO 14 Mission Day 12 May 25, 2010 07:57:30 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
The NEEMO aquanauts continue exploration of the Conch Reef on mission day 12, using the "flying" Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to track them as they went through mazes of coral. As the mission progresses, the aquanauts' sleep stability is monitored by Project CASPER in order to gather data important both for NEEMO missions and for spaceflight.
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NEEMO 14 Mission Day 11 May 24, 2010 03:42:27 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
The aquanauts explored and mapped the Conch Reef surrounding the Aquarius habitat on mission day 11.
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NEEMO 14 Mission Day 10 May 21, 2010 09:35:15 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Mission day 10 brings more extravehicular activities (EVAs), this time with a 20-minute delay in communication simulating communication on a mission to Mars. The NEEMO mission gets some press coverage, as well as some great comments from school children who were able to take part in education and outreach.
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NEEMO 14 Crew Journal: Mission Day 10 May 20, 2010 04:16:29 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
The Commander of the NEEMO underwater team offers his thoughts on leadership.
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NEEMO 14 Mission Day 9 May 20, 2010 01:36:57 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Today the NEEMO crew finished a series of underwater tests that determined how different amounts of weight, and the placement of the weight, affected their ability to perform tasks. Through video links, they connected to schools in Canada and Texas, and spoke to students about the value of analog testing and how diving compares to space walking.
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Haugton Mars Project - Sea-Ice Traverse Mission Completed May 24, 2010 03:10:29 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
"Moon-1" Humvee Rover Reached Devon Island, High Arctic
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NEEMO 14 Crew Journal: Mission Day 9 May 20, 2010 08:30:06 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
What's a typical day on NEEMO? Extravehicular activities, monitoring divers, education and outreach, and.. demonstrating how potato chips, if they're not shipped to Aquarius correctly, end up as potato bits.
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NEEMO 14 Crew Journal: Mission Day 8 May 19, 2010 04:38:56 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Nate talks about his experience listening to stories from the different personalities of the guys on the NEEMO crew, and observes that they all have "some of the coolest jobs on and off the planet."
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Haughton Mars Project Sea-Ice Traverse Mission Update May 24, 2010 03:23:01 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
The 13 day expedition has ended and the crew is ready to fly home!
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NEEMO 14 Mission Day 8 May 19, 2010 09:13:11 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Mission week 2 presents new challenges as the team switches to a 20-minute delay in communications, similar to the delay they'd experience on Mars. The crew completed more EVAs, connected to schools through NASA's Digital Learning Network for a live webcast.. and made some silly hats for the evening's debrief.
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Haughton Mars Project Sea-Ice Traverse Mission Update May 24, 2010 03:24:06 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
The weather clears up, the Moon-1 Humvee Rover is fixed, and the crew drive on to Devon Island, passing a polar bear along the way.
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NEEMO 14 Crew Journal: Mission Day 6 May 18, 2010 10:44:34 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
The NEEMO crew settle into a routine in the close living quarters onboard Aquarius.
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NEEMO 14 Mission Days 6 and 7 May 18, 2010 10:36:37 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Mission day 6 brings more rough seas and reduced visibility for the NEEMO aquanauts, making underwater tasks more difficult. They set out on a night dive at the end of day 6 - producing some amazing photos - and take a much-needed rest on day 7.
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NEEMO 14,Crew Journal,Mission Day 5 May 17, 2010 10:04:07 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
And the eatin' is good on the ocean's floor...
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Haughton Mars Project Sea-Ice Traverse Mission Update May 25, 2010 11:32:14 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
The expedition is a few miles away from Devon Island, resting on solid sea ice, and doing maintenance on the Moon-1 Humvee after yesterday's rough journey.
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NEEMO 14 Mission Day 5 May 18, 2010 10:32:12 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Severe winds and harsh sea conditions affect the operations of the crew on NEEMO Day 5 as they perform extravehicular activities (EVAs). Preparing for the second EVA of the day, the crew is able to watch the launch of the shuttle Atlantis.
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NEEMO 14 Mission Day 4 May 17, 2010 09:57:30 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Extravehicular activities (EVAs) on day 4 focused on simulating operations within mockups of an exploration vehicle, lander, and ascent module. Aquanauts tested the size of the mockups to see if there would be enough room for astronauts to move around and perform tasks.
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Haughton Mars Project Sea-Ice Traverse Mission Update May 25, 2010 11:33:09 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
The HMP crew is now driving over the Wellington Channel.
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NEEMO 14,Crew Journal,Mission Day 4 May 14, 2010 01:10:23 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
What is it like to live in a "can" deep in the ocean. Read about it in this note from the NEEMO 14 crew.
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Haughton Mars Project Sea-Ice Traverse Mission Update May 25, 2010 11:33:27 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
After holding due to heavy snowfall and poor visibility, the Sea-Ice Traverse is on the move again, headed toward the coast of Cornwallis Island
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NEEMO 14 Mission Day 3 May 14, 2010 09:44:44 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Yet another busy day for the team, including a successful demonstration of next-generation medical technology, interviews with NASA EDGE's video crew, and a birthday celebration.. 63 feet below the surface of the ocean.
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NEEMO 14 Crew Journal,Mission Day 3 May 14, 2010 08:31:28 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
The crew was able to celebrate two different kinds of orbits simultaneously on Wednesday, May 12, Mission Day 3.
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NEEMO 14 Mission Day 2 May 13, 2010 08:48:35 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
The crew starts their science extravehicular activities (EVAs), testing movements astronauts would make on a lunar surface, like shoveling and moving equipment. They're observed by the topside mission support team, and a variety of curious fish!
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NEEMO 14 Crew Journal,Mission Day 2 May 13, 2010 08:43:28 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Read about NEEMO 14 Commander Chris Hadfield's underwater experience in his Mission Day 2 crew journal entry.
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NEEMO 14 Mission Day 1 May 12, 2010 06:44:41 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
On the NEEMO 14 mission's first day, crew enter the hab, unpack, and get to work. They kick off the first extravehicular activities (EVAs) for the mission, doing experiment mockups and familiarizing themselves with the environment.
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NEEMO 14 Crew Journal,Mission Day 1 May 11, 2010 01:03:41 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Astronauts Chris Hadfield, Tom Marshburn and crew members Andrew Abercromby and Steve Chappell, along with a team of NASA scientists and engineers, are on a 14-day undersea mission that will play a significant role in NASA’s future exploration. Follow the crew's journal on the Testing for Human Space Exploration blog.
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NEEMO 14 Training Day 4 and Pre-Mission Weekend Activities May 11, 2010 08:52:29 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
The NEEMO 14 crew completes training and prepares for mission start.
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HMP Checking In: Sea-Ice Traverse Mission Update May 25, 2010 11:36:23 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Crew spirits are high while waiting out the white-out conditions to continue crossing the ice.
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NEEMO 14 Training Day 3 May 07, 2010 03:44:44 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Training Day 3 was time to put classroom training to the test!
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HMP Sea-Ice Traverse Day 1 May 25, 2010 11:41:43 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
May 05, 2010 kicked off the first day of the Northwest Passage Drive Expedition 2010 (i.e. HMP Sea-Ice Traverse).
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Haughton Mars Project (HMP): Sea-Ice Traverse May 07, 2010 08:21:49 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
In preparation for the Haughton-Mars Project in July, the international HMP team will drive the Moon-1 Humvee Rover across 200 km of frigid, snow-covered arctic barrens, including a critical stretch crossing 35 km of rough sea-ice filling the Wellington Channel. The challenging journey to Devon Island will take approximately two to three days, if the weather and sea-ice conditions are favorable.
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Training Day 3 May 06, 2010 12:35:12 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
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NEEMO 14 Training Day 2 May 07, 2010 03:15:58 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Check out the activities from NEEMO 14 Training Day 2!
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HMP May 06, 2010 10:53:24 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
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Haughton Mars Project (HMP): Sea-Ice Traverse May 06, 2010 10:41:33 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
In preparation for the Haughton-Mars Project in July, the international HMP team will drive the Moon-1 Humvee Rover across 200 km of frigid, snow-covered arctic barrens, including a critical stretch crossing 35 km of rough sea-ice filling the Wellington Channel. The challenging journey to Devon Island will take approximately two to three days, if the weather and sea-ice conditions are favorable.
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NEEMO 14 Training Day 1 May 07, 2010 03:19:14 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
Check out the pics from our first day of training for the NEEMO 14 mission!
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NEEMO 14 Training Day 1 May 05, 2010 08:39:40 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
 
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Suit Ports Feb 17, 2010 07:46:51 AM | Desert RATS
 
The Lunar Electric Rover (LER) is equipped with a time and space saving concept called suit ports. The suit ports are located on the aft bulkhead of the LER, and are designed to allow astronauts to quickly go from driving in a shirtsleeve environment to Extravehicular Activity (EVA) in their space suits.
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What are dry runs and why are they an important part of Desert RATS? Feb 17, 2010 07:47:18 AM | Desert RATS
 
Dry runs are a critical aspect of any Desert RATS analog field test. After the objectives of this years field test were established, each team went to work on their aspect of the project.
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