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What is the NASA Mars habitat mission?

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NASA's Mars habitat mission, known as the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA), places four crew members in a 1,700-square-foot, 3D-printed structure for a year to simulate life on Mars. The mission studies robotics, crop growth, simulated Mars walks, and the psychological effects of isolation and resource limits.

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NASA shows off simulation where humans will prepare for Mars

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  • NASA's simulated Mars habitat is a 1,700-square-foot, 3D-printed structure.
  • Four crew members will live inside for a year to simulate life on Mars. 26s
  • The mission will include experiments with robotics, crop growth, and simulated Mars walks. 1m 23s
  • Psychological challenges such as isolation and resource restrictions will be studied. 1m 34s
  • The mission aims to gather data to support future human exploration of Mars. 1m 53s
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NASA shows off simulation where humans will prepare for Mars

NASA's simulated Mars habitat is a 1,700-square-foot, 3D-printed structure designed to mimic living and working conditions for a Mars surface mission.

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NASA shows off simulation where humans will prepare for Mars

The Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) mission involves four crew members spending a year inside the habitat, conducting experiments with robots, crop growth, and simulated Mars walks.

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The mission also studies the psychological effects of long-term isolation, resource restrictions, and repetitive food, which are critical for planning future Mars missions.

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