HERA

NASA’s Human Exploration Research Analog

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Overview

What is HERA?

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HERA is a unique 650-square-foot habitat split among two floors and a loft, designed to serve as an analog for isolation, confinement, and remote conditions in exploration scenarios.

Location

Houston, Texas

Environment

Closed Environment

HAZARDS

Isolation and Confinement

Mission Duration

Up to 45 Days

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NASA Selects Final Crew for Campaign 6 of Simulated Trip to Mars Moon

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