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NASA's CHAPEA Mission: 378 Days Simulating Mars Life

9/7/2025

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NASA's second CHAPEA mission starts on October 19, 2025, at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Four crew members will simulate a 378-day Mars mission in the 3D-printed Mars Dune Alpha habitat.
The mission will collect data on human health and performance for future deep space exploration.
Crew members will encounter challenges like communication delays and resource limitations.
Activities include simulated Mars walks, robotic operations, and growing a vegetable garden.

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NASA's second CHAPEA mission starts on October 19, 2025, at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Four crew members will simulate a 378-day Mars mission in the 3D-printed Mars Dune Alpha habitat.
The mission will collect data on human health and performance for future deep space exploration.
Crew members will encounter challenges like communication delays and resource limitations.
Activities include simulated Mars walks, robotic operations, and growing a vegetable garden.