NASA plans to send astronauts to Mars sometime in the 2030s, but before take-off, the space agency will observe the effects of a four-person crew staying in a simulated Mars habitat for one year.
Four crew members will live in the habitat for one year in preparation for a Mars-realistic environment
It consists of four small bedrooms, two bathrooms, a work area adjacent to a robot station and exercise room, a medical room and an exterior, sandy area scattered with various instruments designed to mimic the surface of Mars."CHAPEA was developed as a one-year Mars surface simulation with the intent that we can have crew in isolation and confinement with Mars-realistic restrictions," Grace Douglas, NASA's advanced food technology lead scientist, said.
"So, when you're in a small habitat with, you know, three other people that can wear on you over time."
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