NASA Concludes Year-Long Mars Simulation Study
Four volunteers spent 378 days in isolation to assess the challenges of life on the Red Planet.
- The CHAPEA mission aimed to understand the impacts of isolation on crew performance and health.
- Participants conducted mock Marswalks, grew food, and endured communication delays.
- The habitat included a 3D-printed living space with areas for crops and science experiments.
- Crew members experienced periods of boredom and missed personal connections.
- NASA plans further simulations in 2025 and 2026 to build on these findings.
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