There is a fascinating place in a Utah desert. It's Mars Desert Research Lab where teams of scientists from different countries simulate living and working in martian like conditions.
I took UT95 route to Hanksville.
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Passed Hanksville airport KHVE then turned west.
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It took me about 5 minutes to locate the station. It was not here
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and not there.
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It was hidden between stone hills under a ridge.
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The explorers were inside the Hab. I made couple circles didn't see anybody around.
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If you ever in the area fly over take a look. Breathtaking Martian landscape.
I took UT95 route to Hanksville.
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Passed Hanksville airport KHVE then turned west.
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It took me about 5 minutes to locate the station. It was not here
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and not there.
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It was hidden between stone hills under a ridge.
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The explorers were inside the Hab. I made couple circles didn't see anybody around.
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If you ever in the area fly over take a look. Breathtaking Martian landscape.