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Science

Scratching the Surface: Rosalind Franklin Rover, Hellas Basin, and how do astronauts sleep?

KUAF | By Pete Hartman

Published April 30, 2021 at 10:50 AM CDT

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Dr. Caitlin Ahrens brings out attention to Hellas Basin on Mars.

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The sleep process for astronauts is not easy. The KUAF Pluto Manager explains.

Dr. Caitlin Ahrens, the KUAF Pluto Manager, with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

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Pete Hartman

Pete Hartman is KUAF's operations manager.

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