In a rocky Israeli crater, scientists simulate life on Mars

In the 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.

9 PHOTOS

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

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

3. An autonomous rover is shown during the demonstration of the experiment.

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

5. The scientist works at the facility.

6. Scientists pose for a group photo.

7. The scientist is holding the drone.

8. A scientist in his space outfit.

9. Scientists in their space gear.