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"Space Program: Mars" by Tom Sachs
Credit: James Ewing
Installation view of "Space Program: Mars" by Tom Sachs at Park Avenue Armory in 2012, co-presented by Creative Time and Park Avenue Armory. During the May 16 to June 17 exhibition, Sachs and his team offer real-time demonstrations of every phase of Mars exploration, from launch to landing and walking on the Red Planet. More information at
tomsachsmars.com.
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Eannarino Performs Tasks for "Space Program: Mars"
Credit: Genevieve Hanson, NYC
Mary Eannarino performs mission tasks in preparation for "Space Program: Mars."
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Extravehicular Mobility Unit in Tom Sachs' "Space Program: Mars"
Credit: Josh White
Extravehicular Mobility Unit.
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Mobile Quarantine Facility in "Space Program: Mars"
Credit: James Ewing.
Installation view of Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF).
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Mission Control Center in "Space Program: Mars"
Credit: Genevieve Hanson, NYC
Installation view of Nick Doyle and Pat McCarthy at Mission Control Center (MCC). Landing Excursion Module (LEM) in background.
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Mars Roving Vehicle in "Space Program: Mars"
Credit: Genevieve Hanson, NYC
Tom Sachs' studio team navigates Mars landscape in Mars Roving Vehicle.
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Pat McCarthy Working on "Space Program: Mars"
Credit: Genevieve Hanson, NYC
Installation view of Pat McCarthy working on the Landing Excursion Module (LEM).
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Installation view of Mars Yard in "Space Program: Mars"
Credit: Genevieve Hanson, NYC
Installation view of Mars Yard, showing Gonzales Crater, Sample Return Suitcase, Entry Descent Landing (EDL), The Sun, and Mortar.
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Bike Station in "Space Program: Mars"
Credit: Genevieve Hanson, NYC
Installation view of "Space Program: Mars" by Tom Sachs, showing Bike Station and Repair Station. Vader Fridge, MILF Fridge, and Hot Nuts in background.
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The Dig in "Space Program: Mars"
Credit: Genevieve Hanson, NYC
Installation view of The Dig, showing Gonzales Crater, Scoring Saw, Surveillance Camera, Floor Raper, Insemination, and Dig Light. Civilian witness seating behind.
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Tom Sachs on WAR Bike in "Space Program: Mars."
Credit: Genevieve Hanson, NYC
Installation view of the Landing Excursion Module (LEM), Mars Excursion Roving Vehicle (MERV), and Tom Sachs on WAR Bike in "Space Program: Mars."
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Repair Station in "Space Program: Mars"
Credit: Genevieve Hanson, NYC
Installation view of the Repair Station (with Sam Ratanarat’s hands) in "Space Program: Mars" by Tom Sachs.
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Robert Irwin Scrim Clean Air Room in "Space Program: Mars"
Credit: Genevieve Hanson, NYC
Installation view of the Robert Irwin Scrim Clean Air Room (RISCAR).
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Mobile Quarantine Facility Interior in "Space Program: Mars"
Credit: Genevieve Hanson, NYC
Interior view of Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF).
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Mary Eannarino on the Mobile Quarantine Facility in "Space Program: Mars"
Credit: Genevieve Hanson, NYC
Mary Eannarino on the Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF).
