Four explorers enter year-long mars simulation

For the next year, the four crewmembers will live inside a 1,700-square-foot habitat that was built by a giant 3D printer. CHAPEA is a year-long study simulating what it might be like to live and work on Mars. The crew will face simulated challenges like equipment failures, communication problems, and the psychological stress of isolation. They'll be away from friends and family for an entire year. Read more: https://scrippsnews.com/stories/yearlong-nasa-mission-to-fake-mars-simulates-life-on-the-planet/ ------------------------------------- Scripps News is your source for news and analysis covering the top stories from around the world. With persistent curiosity and no agenda, we strive to fuel meaningful conversations by highlighting multiple sides of every story. It’s news with the why. Join our newsletter at https://bit.ly/2q1tepr See more at https://www.scrippsnews.com/ Like Scripps News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/scrippsnews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scrippsnews