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NASA’s second CHAPEA crew completes 378-day Mars simulation
Four participants in NASA’s second CHAPEA Mars simulation have emerged after 378 days in isolation at Johnson Space Center in Houston. They lived in a 158-square-meter, 3D-printed habitat, grew crops in simulated Martian soil and communicated with NASA officials using deliberate delays. The crew will undergo two weeks of post-mission assessments and debrief with NASA scientists.
What to know
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Deliberate communication delays were used to simulate exchanges between Earth and Mars.
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The four participants will undergo two weeks of post-mission assessments and debrief with NASA scientists.
Why it matters
The simulation is intended to help NASA understand how astronauts adapt to long-duration life beyond Earth in preparation for possible future Mars expeditions.
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