Tag Archives: Mars mission

I am an astronaut. This is what I can tell you about what you will experience in the Mars simulator for a year.

NASA is calling for candidates to apply to be test subjects for the upcoming human space exploration Mars study, which will last throughout the Earth year. Is this something you want to do? It’s a paid position, but how much is one year of your life worth? This should be your first question. And there… Read More »

I have been studying astronaut psychology since Apollo; A long journey to Mars in a confined space could increase stress levels and make the journey more challenging

Over the next few decades, NASA aims to land humans on the Moon as part of the Artemis program, establish a lunar colony, and use the lessons learned to send humans to Mars. While researchers know that space travel can stress space crew members both physically and mentally and test their ability to work together… Read More »