NASA's Mars simulation mission: How did volunteers live in a Mars-like habitat? Details here
volunteers who spent more than a year in a Mars simulation without ever leaving Earth have successfully finished a remarkable NASA project. Located at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, the mission came to an end on Saturday, July 6, at approximately 5:00 PM local time, as per the reports of Metro.
Living in the Mars Dune Alpha Habitat
Dr. Kelly Haston, Dr. Anca Selariu, Ross Brockewell, and Dr. Nathan Jones visited the Mars Dune Alpha habitat on June 25 of last year. Created as part of NASA's CHAPEEA project, this habitat simulates the environment that a person may experience on a voyage to Mars. Built to resemble a genuine Mars habitat suitable for extended space journeys, it was created via 3D printing technology.
NASA Mission: Space layout
The habitat, which covered 1,700 square feet, offered distinct spaces for living and working. It had a lounge, a kitchen, entertainment facilities, medical examination areas, a fitness center, and a food growing station. The crew members simulated Marswalks, maintained equipment, and cultivated their own veggies while they were there. They encountered difficulties that are common to Mars missions, including scarce resources, isolation, and up to 22-minute contact lags.
NASA to take 3 missions
NASA has three missions intended to evaluate how humans respond to the difficulties of living on Mars, with this one lasting 378 days. NASA intends to launch humans to Mars in the 2030s. The spring of 2025 will see the next CHAPEA mission, then another in 2027. Johnson Space Center
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