NASA is launching a new project to prepare for future human missions to Mars. As part of this initiative, the agency is seeking volunteers to participate in a special year-long experiment that simulates conditions of living and working in space.
Project participants will live in a specially designed habitat in Houston, United States. Over the course of one year, they will perform various tasks in an environment that mimics the conditions of living and working in space.
NASA's goal is to better understand the physical and psychological challenges that humans face during long-duration space missions. During the experiment, scientists will monitor the health status of participants, their daily activities, and their adaptation process to living conditions.
The experiment is planned to begin in August 2027. NASA believes that the results of this project will be of significant importance for planning future Mars missions and preparing astronauts.