"NASA Seeks Volunteers for Yearlong Simulated Mars Mission"

NASA is seeking volunteers for its next simulated one-year Mars surface mission, CHAPEA, to help prepare for human exploration of Mars. The mission involves a four-person crew living in a simulated Mars habitat, facing challenges such as resource limitations and communication delays. Applicants must be healthy, motivated U.S. citizens or permanent residents aged 30-55, proficient in English, and meet specific educational and professional criteria. Compensation is available, and the deadline for applicants is April 2. The mission aims to provide important scientific data for future Mars expeditions and is part of NASA's Artemis campaign for long-term scientific exploration on the Moon and human expeditions to Mars.