Laura Mallonee
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Cassandra Klos - HERA

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    The Human Exploration Research Analog at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
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    The HERA debrief and conference room at Johnson Space Center.
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    HERA's Mission Control unit and display.
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    Crew member John Kennard works the controls of the flight simulator he used as part of the first mission of Fourth HERA campaign.
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    The center elevator and ladder which joins the floors of the HERA.
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    A glimpse into the HERA's elevator and ladder.
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    Crew member Mark Settles poses on the lower deck of the HERA after 45 days in simulation.
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    A metal hangar houses the HERA at Johnson Space Center.
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    New spacesuits inside Building 9's Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at Johnson Space Center.
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    A module within the HERA.
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    Leftover food supplies inside the HERA after the first mission of the Fourth Campaign.
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    A crew morale message and daily day tally left by HERA's 13th crew.
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    A replica of the International Space Station inside Building 9's Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at Johnson Space Center.
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    A Mars simulated rover display at Johnson Space Center.
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    The George Observatory in Brazos Bend State Park outside of Houston, Texas.
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