In a Very Close Galaxy: How Georgia Tech Researchers Use Earth Analogs to Understand Space
Dec 10, 2024 —
Students using handheld portable chemical analysis instrumentation analogous to those used on Mars.
The volcanic deserts in Iceland, covered in fine ash and basalt mountains, resemble Mars' landscape. Researchers use this environment to study how planets might sustain life and what tools humans would need for habitation. Georgia Tech researchers also explore various terrains in the U.S. to better understand space and life on Earth.
