Scientists model life on Mars in rocky Israeli crater

At Ramon Crater in the desert in southern Israel, a team of six - five men and one woman - began modeling what it would be like to live on the red planet for about a month. Photo by REUTERS.

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Scientists model life on Mars in rocky Israeli crater

1. Scientists are participating in a demonstration of an experiment led by Austrian and Israeli agencies simulating a flight to Mars near Mitspe Ramon, Israel.

Scientists model life on Mars in rocky Israeli crater

2. Scientists sit together at the facility during a demonstration of an experiment led by Austrian and Israeli agencies, simulating a flight to Mars.

Scientists model life on Mars in rocky Israeli crater

3. Autonomous rover shown during the demonstration of the experiment

Scientists model life on Mars in rocky Israeli crater

4. The drone is used in the demonstration of the experiment.

Scientists model life on Mars in rocky Israeli crater

5. The scientist works at the facility.

Scientists model life on Mars in rocky Israeli crater

6. Scientists pose for a group photo.

Scientists model life on Mars in rocky Israeli crater

7. The scientist is holding the drone.

Scientists model life on Mars in rocky Israeli crater

8. Scientist in his space outfit.

Scientists model life on Mars in rocky Israeli crater

9. Scientists in their space equipment.

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