"100 Days of Martian Coexistence: Roommates on the Red Planet"

NASA celebrates its 65th birthday by marking 100 days of its first attempt to simulate a yearlong Mars mission. The four-person crew has been living in the CHAPEA habitat, carrying out activities similar to those expected on the Martian surface. The habitat includes living and exercise areas, space for crop growth, and a sandbox simulating the Red Planet's surface. The mission aims to test mental endurance and techniques for dealing with isolation. NASA is interested in the physiological and psychological benefits of growing fresh food in space.