On Sunday, four volunteers entered a simulated Mars environment to embark on NASA’s year-long experiment designed to mimic what human life would be like on Mars.
of volunteers selected Among the applicants who demonstrated a “strong appetite for unique and challenging adventures”, [were] I am interested in contributing to NASA’s efforts in preparation for the first human journey to Mars. Among them is research scientist Commander Kelly Huston. Ross Brockwell, Structural Engineer. Nathan Jones, emergency physician. And US Navy microbiologist Anka Solaria – no one is a trained astronaut, NASA announced.
“During the simulation, the crew will perform many types of mission activities, including simulated spacewalks, robot operations, habitat maintenance, personal hygiene, exercise, and crop growth. In order to get closer to , the crew will also face environmental stressors such as resource limitations, isolation and equipment failure,” said NASA. clearly in a press release. (Related: ‘You’ve Never Seen Evidence Like This’: NASA Rover Finds Clear Traces of Ancient Mars Lake)
Volunteers will be housed in a 3D-printed 1,700-square-foot residence. It contains It has a kitchen, a crew cabin, two bathrooms, a medical area, a work area and a recreation area.
Prior to entering the simulated environment, NASA held the following events: briefing session In it, NASA mission principal investigator Grace Douglas thanked the volunteers for their pioneering spirit. “The knowledge we gain here will allow us to send humans to Mars and bring them back safely,” Douglas said, promising the first crew “wish us all the best.” bottom.
Haston expressed his admiration for spaceflight and space exploration, describing them as representing “some of the greatest qualities of mankind”. Haston added how grateful he was to be part of the “huge group of scientists and experts” who embarked on the year-long experiment. “Being both a scientist and a subject is a career and personal highlight,” Haston explained, hoping their efforts will one day help make safer space travel and habitation possible. He added that there are.
