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science1 month ago•5 min saved

NASA Defends Artemis 3 Crew Selection Amid Diversity Debate

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman defended the all-male Artemis 3 crew, saying the four astronauts—Randy Bresnik, Luca Parmitano, Frank Rubio, and Andre Douglas—were chosen for their experience and availability to conduct a low-Earth-orbit test of rendezvous and docking with lunar landers built by SpaceX and Blue Origin. The piece notes ongoing gender-diversity efforts in the corps, cites past female astronauts, and points to many women in training who may fly future Artemis missions.

via Spaceflight Now|

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science2 years ago•1 min saved

"NASA Calls for New Astronaut Recruits for Artemis Moon Mission"

NASA is currently seeking a new group of astronauts, with applications open until April 2. The selection process is highly competitive, with only 10 candidates chosen from over 12,000 applicants in the last round. NASA is emphasizing the importance of diversity and is looking for a different set of qualities compared to the 1960s, when astronauts were predominantly white men from the military.

via The New York Times|

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space-exploration2 years ago•5 min saved

"NASA Seeks Volunteers for Year-Long Mars Simulation Mission"

NASA is seeking four volunteers for a 12-month simulated Mars experiment in a 1,700 square-foot structure at Johnson Space Center, where they will conduct spacewalks and provide data on their health while battling extreme isolation. The experiment, called CHAPEA, aims to simulate Mars-realistic conditions and will pay participants $10 for every waking hour. The habitat includes basic amenities, a gym, vertical farm, and an 'outdoor' area with red sand. NASA hopes to gain insights into resource use for future Mars missions and is seeking US citizens aged 30-55 with STEM experience or pilot-in-command time to apply.

via Daily Mail|

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space-exploration2 years ago•2 min saved

"NASA Seeks Volunteers for Yearlong Mars Simulation Mission"

NASA is seeking four individuals for a year-long simulated Mars experience in a habitat called Mars Dune Alpha, aiming to gather data for future crewed missions to the Moon and Mars. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents aged 30-55, in excellent health, non-smokers, and have STEM qualifications or pilot/military training. The selection process will take up to 14 months, and the current mission is halfway through, with successful completion of challenges including crop growth. Application deadline is April 2, 2024.

via ScienceAlert|

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space-exploration2 years ago•2 min saved

"NASA Seeks Volunteers for Yearlong Simulated Mars Mission"

NASA is seeking volunteers for its next simulated one-year Mars surface mission, CHAPEA, to help prepare for human exploration of Mars. The mission involves a four-person crew living in a simulated Mars habitat, facing challenges such as resource limitations and communication delays. Applicants must be healthy, motivated U.S. citizens or permanent residents aged 30-55, proficient in English, and meet specific educational and professional criteria. Compensation is available, and the deadline for applicants is April 2. The mission aims to provide important scientific data for future Mars expeditions and is part of NASA's Artemis campaign for long-term scientific exploration on the Moon and human expeditions to Mars.

via NASA|

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