NASA plans to launch a year-long simulation of astronauts' lives on Mars
In October, NASA will launch a unique simulation in which four volunteers will spend an entire year in conditions simulating life on Mars. This was announced on September 5 by the press service of the American department.
"Four volunteer researchers will soon participate in a year-long Mars mission simulation," NASA said in a statement.
It is specified that they will live in a 3D-printable dwelling located at the NASA Space Center in Houston.
The experiment will help collect data for future exploration of the Moon, Mars and other planets. Participants in the simulation will face realistic resource constraints, equipment failures, communication delays, isolation, and other stressful situations. They will also carry out scientific research and operational tasks, including simulated walks on Mars, growing vegetables and robotic operations.
The volunteers will be US Air Force test pilot Major Ross Elder, Colonel and medic of the American Space Forces Ellen Ellis, scientist and engineer Matthew Montgomery and technical Director James Spicer.
The Mars Dune Alpha module with an area of 158 square meters will be created for participants. The mission is scheduled to begin on October 19, and end on October 31, 2026.
During the experiment, NASA expects to collect data on the cognitive and physical performance of the crew in order to better understand how resource constraints and long missions can affect the health and performance of astronauts.
On September 3, the US Secretary of Transportation announced that the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration is preparing an ambitious program for the exploration of the Moon and Mars. According to him, in the coming years, NASA plans to deliver cargo to the Moon to create a permanent base that will become a "springboard" for flights to the Red Planet.
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