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NASA says it will isolate volunteers from the outside world for a year
NASA is seeking volunteers for a year-long isolation simulation at Johnson Space Center to prepare for future crewed missions to the Moon and Mars. The program, starting no earlier than August 2027, will involve participants living in confined habitats to study challenges of extended space travel.
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