Life on Mars: Inside The HI-SEAS Isolation Habitat (Gallery)

The Lab

A small laboratory space, separate from the main living space and kitchen, inside the habitat held many plants and biological experiments. A second laboratory, built inside an old shipping crate, was attached to the back of the habitat.

Sleep Space

One of the six bedrooms. The ceilings are sloped, but are tall enough to stand in.

The Half-Bath

The upstairs half-bathroom

The Tardis

Members of a previous mission created this Tardis on a blank section of wall using masking tape and paper.

Inside the Air Lock

Inside the "air lock," where the crewmembers got into "spacesuits" before exiting the habitat. They had to wait 5 minutes before exiting, to simulate the time it would take a real air lock to adjust the air pressure.

Storage Space

The storage room, off the side of the air lock, which held food and other supplies.

The Kitchen

The kitchen, which is underneath the bedrooms, is fairly spacious. There is a central island (shown here), with more storage and a sink along the walls.

Kitchen Storage

Kitchen storage and microwave. The kitchen also has a toaster oven and electric hotplate.

The Kitchen Sink

The kitchen area provided nearly all the facilities of a normal kitchen. There is a minifridge (for leftovers) and no stove.

Kitchen Note

A note on the kitchen white board: "Note: Crewmembers are reminded to kindly refrain from setting up booby traps around the hab for ensnaring cameramen and reporters. Thanks! -The Mgmt"