Space Exploration in the Backyard, on a Budget—How NASA Simulates Conditions in Space Without Blasting Off

Tue, 10/21/2025 - 09:45

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A simulated Mars exterior portion of NASA's CHAPEA (Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog) is seen at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, on August 22, 2025. CHAPEA is a 3D printed habitat designed to serve as an analog for one-year missions.

Analog missions, like those conducted at NASA’s CHAPEA facility at the Johnson Space Center, help scientists study human spaceflight without leaving Earth.

Space & Spaceflight, Hi-SEAS, Mars, NASA

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Space Exploration in the Backyard, on a Budget—How NASA Simulates Conditions in…