Do you want to spend a year on “Mars”? NASA is looking for volunteers

NASA is looking for candidates willing to spend a year building a 3D printed analogue model of the Martian habitat – first

of three planned analogue missions,designed to simulate what it would be like to live in a similar structure on Mars. These ground missions will help the agency mitigate potential problems that could arise during future space missions, the space agency said.

Where will the mission take place

3D printed module for habitation on Mars wascreated by ICON and called Mars Dune Alpha. The approximately 160 square meter dwelling will serve as a home for four crew members throughout the year. Candidates selected for this mission will be required to perform tasks that mimic those that astronauts might perform on Mars.

These include, for example, messaging withNASA JPL team, as well as simulated spacewalks and real scientific research. Various problems that may arise during a future space mission will also be part of this test, examples of which are equipment failure and “environmental stressors”.

What are the requirements for candidates

This opportunity is provided to citizens orResidents of the United States aged 30 to 55, non-smokers and fluent in English. NASA says it will use its standard criteria for astronaut candidates, which means there are some basic education and diploma requirements.

For example, applicants must have at least 1,000hours spent piloting an airplane, or a master's degree with at least two years of professional STEM experience. In addition, applicants must have at least two years of work in a STEM doctoral program, completed medical degree, or test pilot program.

Applications to the “crew” will be accepteduntil September 17. A complete list of requirements and details on how to apply can be found on NASA's website at the link below. Of course, if you have an American passport.

Source: nasa

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