NASA Seeks Volunteers for Year-Long Simulation to Prepare for Mars Exploration

NASA is seeking volunteers for a one-year simulation mission on a fake Mars. The simulation, named CHAPEA, will involve four participants living in a 1,7000-square-foot Mars habitat at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents aged 30-55, with a background in STEM fields or piloting. The mission aims to simulate the challenges and environmental stressors of Mars, including limited resources, equipment failures, and communication delays. The selected volunteers will be compensated for their participation.

Simulation Mission Details

The CHAPEA simulation mission will provide valuable insights into the challenges that astronauts might face during an actual Mars mission. Participants will experience firsthand the physical and psychological demands of living in a confined space with limited resources.