Run by the Austrian Space Forum, a mainly volunteer collective, with the backing of the Omani government, the AMADEE-18 Mars Analog Mission has brought together researchers, inventors, space professionals and enthusiasts.
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Would-be space travellers train for Mars in Oman desert
The Austrian Space Forum is primarily made up of volunteers and has the backing of the Oman government
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In pictures: Scientist to explore simulate life on ‘Red Planet’ in Oman Dhofar desert
The “analog astronauts” of the Austrian Space Forum — a volunteer-based collective — have arrived in Oman to begin preparations for a four-week simulation mission due to begin next year.