October 2018
Radiation study paves way for safe deep space exploration
... (REID) probability to be less than three percent - which is not an easy challenge according to some risk assessments for Mars missions. GCR are extremely high energy charged particles that originate from outside of our solar system. They...
August 2020
Interplanetary spaceflight and restorative justice
... the duration to eight and eventually 12 months. In contrast to a simulated Moon mission, real-time contact with Ground Control will be impossible for Mars missions. Analogue studies have given some indications of the psychological challenges that...
May 2021
NASA’s women of inspiration
...-up test. NASA/JPL-Caltech Alongside Dr Mohan, many other women were in the spotlight for this ambitious Mars mission. Diana Trujillo, an immigrant who moved to the US from Colombia with only $300 and whose story was...
April 2025
Maximising returns to Earth - the infinite potential of space
... swift innovation of the private sector and focus on building a sustainable, forward-looking framework for Moon and Mars missions. Above all, he reminds us of the power of vision and the uniquely human drive to push beyond horizons - a drive...
December 2014
Asteroid Redirect Mission: preparing for Mars in deep space
.... NASA envisions SEP as usable for moving large elements through deep space for future missions, eventually transporting cargo to support a human Mars mission. The commercial spacecraft industry is also interested in advanced SEP for use in their...
January 2017
Mini space station for mice to study effects of reproduction in reduced gravity
...synergistic human exploration systems requiring increased autonomy such as medical care and vehicle health management to achieve Mars missions. Astronaut Nicole Stott, Expedition 20/21 flight engineer, working with the Mice Drawer System (MDS) in the...
