Mars on Earth
Cassandra Klos

With prototype space suits and diets consisting only of freeze-dried food, people from around the globe are dedicating weeks to months of their lives simulating the Mars environment to further the study of leaving Earth behind. To most of these pioneers, their wish is to be a small part of the space exploration research that will propel us to the cosmos. Simulation sites such as HI-SEAS, HERA, and MDRS create a simulated experience that blurs the line between reality and fantasy; a realm where the air is unbreathable, contact with loved ones is limited, and the dependence and cooperation of your crewmembers becomes center focus.

Year of production: 2015