"NASA Seeks Volunteers for Year-Long Mars Simulation Mission"

NASA is seeking four volunteers for a 12-month simulated Mars experiment in a 1,700 square-foot structure at Johnson Space Center, where they will conduct spacewalks and provide data on their health while battling extreme isolation. The experiment, called CHAPEA, aims to simulate Mars-realistic conditions and will pay participants $10 for every waking hour. The habitat includes basic amenities, a gym, vertical farm, and an 'outdoor' area with red sand. NASA hopes to gain insights into resource use for future Mars missions and is seeking US citizens aged 30-55 with STEM experience or pilot-in-command time to apply.