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space-exploration1 year ago•56 min saved

"Uncovering the Secrets of Mars: Analyzing Audio Log #8"

NASA's official podcast, "Houston, We Have a Podcast," features the CHAPEA crew's eighth audio log from their Mars simulated habitat, along with a discussion with NASA biostatistician Dr. Millennia Young. The crew reports on their activities and milestones, including celebrating the Super Bowl and completing unique construction projects. Commander Kelly Haston shares her background in stem cell biology and her interest in conducting automated miniature systems experiments on Mars. Flight Engineer Ross Brockwell discusses his passion for engineering and shares an important lesson from his experience. Applications for the next CHAPEA Mission 2 are open until April 2, 2024.

via NASA|

#biostatistics #chapea-mission #johnson-space-center

space-exploration2 years ago•3 min saved

"NASA Seeks 4 Volunteers for Year-Long Mars Habitat Simulation"

NASA is seeking four volunteers to spend a year living in a 1,700-square-foot Mars simulation called Mars Dune Alpha at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, as part of the CHAPEA mission to prepare for human exploration of Mars. The volunteers, who must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents aged 30-55 with STEM experience, will face limited resources, simulated space walks, and environmental stressors. The mission aims to study health and performance during Mars explorations, with applications open until April 2, 2025.

via CBS News|

#chapea-mission #mars-habitat #mars-simulation

space-exploration2 years ago•3 min saved

Inside NASA's Year-Long Simulated Mars Habitat: A Journey with Four Analog Astronauts

NASA has locked four analog astronauts inside a 3D-printed mock Mars habitat called Mars Dune Alpha at the Johnson Space Center in Houston for a year-long mission. The Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) mission aims to gather data on crew interaction and habitat functionality to inform future Mars missions. The habitat includes sleeping quarters, a lavatory, shower area, kitchen, recreation area, work area, fitness and laundry machinery, robotics control stations, a 3D printer, and a medical bay. The crew will also conduct simulated EVAs on the Martian surface.

via Space.com|

#analog-astronauts #chapea-mission #mars