Adelaide researchers simulate living on the moon
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Researchers at Adelaide University have spent two weeks in a lunar environment simulator to help prepare young would-be astronauts for NASA's Artemis mission. The campaign is looking at how to establish a long-term human presence on the moon.
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- A simulator north of Adelaide mimics lunar south pole conditions to advance space exploration.
- Adelaide University researchers spent two weeks living in the simulator, using freeze-dried food and limited water. 11s
- Experiments included growing food, testing spacesuits, and simulating lunar colony development. 1m 2s
- Scientists used functional MRI to study changes in brain function after two weeks of isolation. 1m 22s
- The project supports the Artemis mission's goal of establishing a long-term human presence on the moon. 27s