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Habitat Development Unit at NASA Desert Rats

by Keith CowingAugust 5, 2011June 9, 2024

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HDU (Habitat Development Unit)
HDU (Habitat Development Unit)

HDU (Habitat Development Unit) at NASA Desert RATS base camp in August 2011 ready for operations. Larger Image. On top of the HDU is the X-Hab Challenge Inflatable Loft.

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