Four humans to begin living on Mars for upcoming Mars Mission: All you need to know

By Srikanto Mandal 27 March, 2023

Four volunteers will participate in a year-long mission to prepare for human exploration of Mars. They will live in a 3D-printed habitat that simulates conditions on Mars.

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The habitat includes private crew quarters, a kitchen, medical and fitness areas, and crop growth activities.

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The crew will carry out various mission activities, including simulated spacewalks and robotic operations.

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They will face environmental stressors such as resource limitations, isolation, and equipment failure.

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The crew will spend time remotely operating robotic elements, including a helicopter-like drone and a roving robot.

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The analog mission aims to gather accurate data for future missions to Mars. The crew will be subjected to significant workloads during their habitation.

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NASA is planning three such analog missions to better understand the requirements for a habitat on Mars.

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Analog mission one will begin in June 2023, followed by mission two in 2025 and mission three in 2026.

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