"NASA Seeks Volunteers for Yearlong Mars Simulation Mission"
TL;DR
NASA is seeking four individuals to participate in a yearlong Mars simulation at its Johnson Space Center in Houston, starting in spring 2025. Participants will experience life on the Red Planet, including resource limitations, equipment failures, and communication delays, while conducting tasks such as spacewalks, operating robots, and growing crops. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, aged 30-55, nonsmokers, proficient in English, and have STEM backgrounds, with varying experience and education requirements. Applications are open until April 2.
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