NASA’s simulated Mars habitat mission ended after 378 days. Four volunteers who have lived in a NASA Mars simulation habitat for their first year are scheduled to leave their basement home on Saturday, July 6th.
Watch the Live Event
NASA will watch the crew from the residence at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston at 5 p.m. EDT. The event includes a short welcome ceremony and can be viewed on NASA+, NASA Television, the NASA App, the agency website, NASA Johnson’s X, and Facebook accounts For more information on how to advertise NASA TV, visit NASA’s social media channels.
About the CHAPEA Mission
The Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) project began on June 25, 2023, at a 3D-printed facility. Crew members Kelly Haston, Enka Cellariu, Ross Brockwell, and Nathan Jones spent more than a year simulating a Mars mission. These include doing a “Mars walk,” planting and harvesting vegetables, maintaining their equipment and habitat, and dealing with challenges such as delayed communication with Earth, lack of resources, and isolation.
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Major Contributors NASA’s Simulated Mars
Several key stakeholders contributed to the success of the mission:
- Steve Koerner, Deputy Director of NASA Johnson
- Cale Lindgren, NASA aerospace director and deputy director of aviation operations
- Grace Douglas, Senior Researcher, CHAPEAU
- Judy Hayes, Chief Science Officer, Department of Human Health and Labor
- Julie Kramer White, technical director
Press and attendance information
Due to facility restrictions and quarantine requirements, physical access is not available. Media interested in interviewing the crew after their mission must request by 4 p.m. July 6 by contacting the Johnson Newsroom at 281-483-5111 or jsccommu@nasa.gov.
Preparations for future Mars missions
With the Artemis mission, NASA is paving the way for long-term exploration of the moon and Mars. Lessons learned from the lunar mission will prepare NASA to send the first astronauts to Mars. This simulated Mars mission is critical to understanding the challenges and preparation required for future manned missions to the Red Planet.
By replicating Martian conditions on Earth, NASA is gaining the insight needed to ensure the success and safety of future astronauts. The completion of the CHAPEA mission is an important step in our journey to Mars and beyond.
