"NASA Seeks Crew for Yearlong Mars Simulation: Apply Now!"

NASA is seeking applicants for its next research assignment, a year-long simulation of life on Mars to guide future plans for human exploration of the Red Planet. The CHAPEA mission will involve a four-person crew living and working inside a 3D printed habitat in Houston, Texas, simulating challenges such as resource limitations and communication delays. Applicants must be healthy, motivated U.S. citizens or permanent residents between 30 and 55 years old, proficient in English, and meet additional standard criteria for astronaut candidate applicants. Compensation is available, and the application deadline is April 2.