Biosphere 2's first 'mission' ends as 8 people leave its bubble. (Originated from Arizona Republic)

From: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service | Date: September 26, 1993| Author: | Copyright information 
    ORACLE, Ariz. _ At the end of an eventful two-year stay, eight people emerged Sunday from Biosphere 2, completing the project's first ``mission'' aimed at understanding Earth's ecosystems and preparing for the colonization of space. 
    ``It's a different atmosphere; a very different atmosphere!'' exclaimed Biospherian Abigail Alling after stepping out of Biosphere 2 and taking a breath of air. 
    ``I kept wanting to breathe more because it felt so good,'' she said, explaining her breathless approach to a microphone. 
    While the morning scents held more oxygen than the ...

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