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Chapea Habitat

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space-exploration1 year ago

"NASA Seeks Recruits for Yearlong Mars Habitat Simulation"

NASA is seeking four individuals to participate in a year-long simulated Mars habitat experience in Houston, Texas, as part of the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) program. Applicants must be healthy US citizens aged 30 to 55 with science, military, or piloting experience, and are required to undergo rigorous screening processes. The selected individuals will live in a 3D printed habitat, mimicking conditions on Mars, and will be involved in activities such as growing vegetables, simulating "Marswalks," and conducting science experiments.

space-exploration2 years ago

"100 Days of Martian Coexistence: Roommates on the Red Planet"

NASA celebrates its 65th birthday by marking 100 days of its first attempt to simulate a yearlong Mars mission. The four-person crew has been living in the CHAPEA habitat, carrying out activities similar to those expected on the Martian surface. The habitat includes living and exercise areas, space for crop growth, and a sandbox simulating the Red Planet's surface. The mission aims to test mental endurance and techniques for dealing with isolation. NASA is interested in the physiological and psychological benefits of growing fresh food in space.