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This is the true story

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 of four strangers 

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picked to live in an isolated habitat

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and have their lives taped 

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for the greater good of space exploration! 

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The purpose of HERA, the Human 
Exploration Research Analog,  

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is to gain insights into what living on another 
planet will be like without having to leave Earth.  

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Once crew members enter HERA, their missions 
last for 45 days. Crew members are isolated  

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from the outside world and live as though they 
are truly in a habitat based on another world.  

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Scientists in HERA's mission 
control monitor the crew 24/7,  

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just like on the International Space Station. 
Crew members conduct research in the habitat  

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while they are also the subjects of research 
into the effects of isolation on humans. 

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Have questions? Great! Through NASA's HERA Groundlink 
series, you can get your questions answered by  

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crew members currently living in the habitat. 
Submit your questions on HERA's website today!

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