Mars is calling! NASA is seeking applicants for participation as a crew
member during the first one-year analog mission in a
habitat to simulate life on a distant world, set to begin in Fall 2022.
As NASA ventures farther into the cosmos, the astronaut experience will
change. In preparation for the real-life challenges of future missions to
Mars, NASA will study how highly motivated individuals respond under the rigor
of a long-duration, ground-based simulation.
The series of missions - known as Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog - includes three
one-year Mars surface simulations based at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. The
analogs will support research to develop methods and technologies to prevent
and resolve potential problems on future human spaceflight missions to the Moon
and Mars.
“The analog is critical for testing solutions to meet the complex needs of living on the Martian surface” said Grace Douglas, lead scientist for NASA’s Advanced Food Technology research effort at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. “Simulations on Earth will help us understand and counter the physical and mental challenges astronauts will face before they go.”
Each mission will consist of four crew members living and working in a
1,700-square-foot module 3D-printed by ICON, called Mars Dune
Alpha. The habitat will simulate the challenges of a mission on Mars, including
resource limitations, equipment failure, communication delays, and other
environmental stressors. Crew tasks may include simulated spacewalks,
scientific research, use of virtual reality and robotic controls, and
exchanging communications. The results will provide important scientific data
to validate systems and develop solutions.
NASA is looking for healthy, motivated U.S. citizens or permanent residents
who are non-smokers, age 30 to 55 years old, and proficient in English for
effective communication between crew and mission control. Crew selection will
follow standard NASA criteria for astronaut candidate applicants.
A master’s degree in a STEM field such as engineering, mathematics, or biological,
physical or computer science from an accredited institution with at least two
years of professional STEM experience or a minimum of one thousand hours
piloting an aircraft is required. Candidates who have completed two years of
work toward a doctoral program in STEM, or completed a medical degree, or a
test pilot program will also be considered. Additionally, with four years of
professional experience, applicants who have completed military officer
training or a Bachelor of Science in a STEM field may be considered.
If you have a strong desire for unique, rewarding adventures and are
interested in contributing to NASA’s work in preparing for the first human
journey to Mars, click here to learn more and
apply. Compensation for participating is available. More information will be
provided during the candidate screening process.
For more information on the Mars analog mission, visit: https://www.nasa.gov/chapea
NASA is leading a return to Moon for long-term exploration. Through Artemis, NASA will land astronauts, including the first woman and the first person of color, on the surface of Moon. At the Moon, NASA and our partners study and explore more of the lunar surface than ever before. Lessons learned on and around the Moon will prepare NASA to take the next giant leap – sending astronauts to Mars.
Learn more about Artemis at: https://www.nasa.gov/artemis
Source: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/nasa-is-recruiting-for-yearlong-simulated-mars-mission
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