Life On Mars: Mirages Of Earth | The Daily 360 | The New York Times

Six people are living in isolation for eight months on a volcano in Hawaii as part of a NASA-funded study to simulate human exploration of Mars. In the fifth episode of this 360-video series, experience the virtual environments the crew uses to relieve stress.

By: Nick Capezzera and Niko Koppel

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On Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii, six people are living in isolation in Mars-like conditions as part of a NASA-funded behavioral research study by the University of Hawaii at Manoa. The Hi-SEAS mission simulates life on the red planet to study team dynamics and inform how astronauts are selected for long-duration space travel. We chronicle their mission in 360 videos.

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