Crews sample lichens in ‘dress rehearsal’ for Martian exploration

Low-Res_Anushree collecting lichens

Source: Mars 160 Crew/The Mars Society

During simulated extra-vehicular activities, Mars 160 mission specialists wearing simulated spacesuits scouted out various habitats in two Mars analog stations, seeking out lichen species growing in various microhabitats. 

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