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Biosphere 2 Property part of Samaniego CDO Ranch
In the 1800s, the property of Biosphere 2 was part of the Samaniego CDO Ranch. -
Property bought by Motorola
After several changes of ownership, it became a conference center in the 1960s for Motorola -
Bought by the University of Arizona
After being used as a conference center for Motorola, the Biosphere 2 property was bought by the University of Arizona for the same purpose. -
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Space Biospheres Ventures buys Biosphere 2 and Begins Construction
Space Biospheres Ventures bought the property in 1984 and began construction of the current facility in 1986 to research and develop self-sustaining space-colonization technology. -
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Scientists go on mission within Biosphere 2
Two missions, between 1991 and 1994, sealed Biospherians inside the glass enclosure to measure survivability. They were testing to see if humans could survive 2 years alone inside of the Biosphere 2, a facility designed to mimic the earth's ecosytems. -
Decisions Investments Corporation assumes control of the property
In 1994, Decisions Investments Corporation assumed control of the property and Columbia University managed it from 1996-2003 and reconfigured the structure for a different mode of scientific research -
The property is sold to CDO Ranching
The property was sold to CDO Ranching and its development partners who then leased the property to UA from 2007-2011
