As part of preparations for a human mission to Mars, four volunteers have just entered a simulated Marshabitat where they’ll live and work for the next year.
The exercise is part of preparations for NASA’s first crewed mission to the red planet, which could take place in the late 2030s.
“CHAPEA’s 4 person crew just entered their home for the next year,” NASA Johnson said in the tweet . “They’re simulating a Mars mission to help assess health and performance in relation to Mars resource limitations in isolation and confinement. The door is officially closed and the mission has begun. Go Crew 1!”
The inhabitants will experience many of the challenges of a human mission to Mars, including confinement, resource limitations, equipment failures, and other environmental stressors, NASA said. The 1700-square-foot facility where they’ll be staying contains around nine rooms, including private bedrooms, a shared bathroom and toilet, and a common area.
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