"NASA Seeks Volunteers for Yearlong Simulated Mars Mission"

NASA is seeking applicants for its next year-long mock Mars mission, CHAPEA, which simulates the challenges of living on Mars. The mission involves four crewmembers living and working inside a 3D-printed habitat at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, and is aimed at gathering important scientific data to prepare for future missions to the Red Planet. Applicants must be healthy, motivated U.S. citizens or permanent residents aged 30-55, proficient in English, and have a STEM background or professional experience in STEM, military training, or test piloting. The mission will involve tasks such as robotic operations, habitat maintenance, crop growth, simulated spacewalks, and exercise, and is part of NASA's efforts to support crew health and performance during future long-duration exploration missions on Mars.