Dear MEL
Topic Readers,
Nasa ends
year-long Mars simulation on Hawaii
Can you imagine what the
mission is like? A full year of complete isolation from outside world with five
other previously-unknown people from different places and backgrounds in an
experimental tent with limited equipment and supplies without fresh air. There
are always the same people around, meaning very little privacy or escape from
others’ eyes. When going outside, you need to wear an expensive but clumsy and
heavy space suit and breathe the air from the tank. And again, for 365 days
without a break.
This NASA funded
simulation program put six people in near-Mars conditions in beautiful Island
of Hawaii. That’s because it takes one to up to three years to get to the red
planet, not including the time to be spent on the planet and the journey back Earth.
They are recruiting volunteers
for the next two experiments.
Enjoy reading and
thinking if you’re interested in taking part in this challenging environment.
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