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science-and-technology1 year ago

NASA Concludes Yearlong Mars Habitat Simulation with CHAPEA Crew

Four scientists concluded a 378-day mission in a simulated Mars habitat at NASA's Johnson Space Center, aimed at understanding the effects of living on another planet on human health and performance. The experiment, part of NASA's Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) program, involved various activities including robotic operations, physical exercise, and simulated "marswalks." The mission is a step towards NASA's goal of sending humans to Mars under its Artemis program.

space-exploration1 year ago

"NASA's Year-Long Mars Simulation: Volunteers Needed for Vital Mission"

NASA is seeking volunteers for its next simulated one-year Mars surface mission, CHAPEA, to help prepare for human exploration of the Red Planet. The mission involves a four-person crew living in a 3D-printed habitat in Houston, simulating challenges of a Mars mission. Applicants must be healthy, motivated U.S. citizens or permanent residents, 30-55 years old, proficient in English, and meet standard NASA criteria for astronaut candidates. Compensation is available, and the deadline for applicants is April 2. The research gained from these missions will inform crew health and performance support during Mars expeditions as NASA works towards establishing a long-term presence on the Moon and preparing for human expeditions to Mars.

spacescience1 year ago

"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.

space-exploration1 year ago

"NASA Seeks Volunteers for Yearlong Mars Simulation Mission"

NASA is seeking volunteers for a simulated mission to Mars, with a year-long stay in a 3D-printed habitat in Houston starting in 2025. Applicants need to be US citizens aged 30-55, nonsmokers, and have a master's degree in a STEM field or a medical degree, along with other specific qualifications. The first mission is currently ongoing, with the crew conducting experiments and simulations to prepare for future Mars missions.

space-exploration1 year ago

"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.

space-exploration1 year ago

"NASA Seeks Volunteers for Yearlong Mars Simulation Mission"

NASA is seeking four individuals for a year-long simulated Mars experience in a habitat called Mars Dune Alpha, aiming to gather data for future crewed missions to the Moon and Mars. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents aged 30-55, in excellent health, non-smokers, and have STEM qualifications or pilot/military training. The selection process will take up to 14 months, and the current mission is halfway through, with successful completion of challenges including crop growth. Application deadline is April 2, 2024.

space1 year ago

"NASA Seeks Volunteers for Yearlong Simulated Mars Mission"

NASA is seeking volunteers for a year-long simulated Mars mission called CHAPEA to prepare for future crewed Mars missions, with the aim of studying psychological and health responses to conditions similar to those experienced on deep space missions. The agency is looking for healthy, motivated U.S. citizens or permanent residents aged 30-55, proficient in English, and with a master's degree in a STEM field or at least 1,000 hours of piloting experience. The selected volunteers will enter the simulated Mars environment in spring 2025 and will face challenges such as resource limitations, equipment failures, and communication delays while performing tasks like spacewalks, robotic operations, and crop growth. Applications are open until April 2.

space-exploration1 year ago

"NASA Seeks Over-30 Applicants for Yearlong Mars Simulation Mission"

NASA is seeking healthy, non-smoking U.S. citizens aged 30-55 with a master's degree in a STEM field and professional experience to participate in a year-long simulated Mars mission in a 1,700-square-foot habitat at the Johnson Space Center. The mission, CHAPEA, aims to monitor the physical and mental challenges of living in a Mars-like environment and simulate tasks such as spacewalks, robotic operations, and crop growth. The agency plans to conduct three such missions to prepare for human exploration of Mars.

space-exploration1 year ago

"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.

space-exploration1 year ago

"NASA Seeks Applicants for Yearlong Mars Simulation Mission"

NASA is seeking applicants for its next simulated one-year Mars surface mission, CHAPEA, to help prepare for human exploration of Mars. The mission involves a four-person volunteer crew living in a simulated Mars habitat and performing tasks simulating challenges of a Mars mission. 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 will provide important scientific data to validate systems and develop solutions for future missions to Mars as part of NASA's Artemis campaign.

space-exploration1 year ago

"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.

science-and-technology2 years ago

"NASA's Mars Simulation Crew Shares Sobering Mid-Year Update"

Halfway through a year-long Mars simulation at NASA's Johnson Space Center, the CHAPEA crew experienced a setback when a robot was accidentally damaged by the medical officer, Dr. Nathan Jones. The incident was described humorously yet as a "traumatic death" for the equipment. The crew, consisting of two men and two women, are living in a 1,700 square-foot 3D-printed Mars habitat, facing challenges such as communication delays, limited resources, and equipment failures to prepare for potential future missions to the Red Planet. Despite the mishap, the crew remains in good spirits, engaging in various activities and maintaining a semblance of normal life under unique constraints.

science-and-technology2 years ago

"Mars Isolation Experiment Reaches Six-Month Milestone"

NASA's Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) study has reached the halfway point of its 378-day Mars isolation experiment. The four-person crew is living in a 3D-printed habitat at NASA's Johnson Space Center, simulating life on Mars, including communication delays and extravehicular activities in a "sandbox" area. They've faced challenges such as equipment failures and are missing Earthly comforts, but they're keeping busy with various activities and research tasks. The study aims to understand the effects of long-term isolation and Mars-like conditions on human health and performance.

space2 years ago

NASA analog astronauts begin year-long mission in simulated Mars habitat.

Four "analog astronauts" have entered a mock Mars base at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, where they will live for a year, remotely observed and studied by scientists. The mission is part of the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) program, which aims to inform the space agency how to better design and plan for future human missions on the real Martian surface. The crew will face Mars-realistic conditions in terms of resource restrictions, isolation, and time-delayed communications, and will be instructed to perform science investigations, maintenance work on the habitat, and maintain their fresh food crops.

spaceflight2 years ago

Four Researchers to Live in Simulated Mars Outpost for a Year on Earth

NASA is set to begin its first long-duration analog mission called the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) in June, where four crewmembers will live in a 1,700-square-foot habitat for a year to simulate a Mars surface mission. The crew will participate in activities that astronauts on Mars would do, from cooking to exercise to cleaning, as well as maintenance work on the habitat, crop growth, and scientific research. The simulation will allow NASA to collect cognitive and physical performance data to give more insight into the potential impacts of long-duration missions to Mars on crew health and performance.