March 2017
Growing plastic-producing bacteria in space
...and thereby Earth independence in order to make long-term space missions such as NASA’s ‘Journey to Mars’ both possible and practical. Matt Damon growing crops on Mars in The Martian. This is where ‘synthetic biology’ could provide valuable solutions...
January 2018
Shielding the human genome
...turned their attention to a second key biological problem that needed to be managed for humanity to be successful in its missions to Mars and beyond: how to mitigate the threat from microbial species that demonstrate increased pathogenicity and other...
18 September 2017
'Mars crew' emerge from isolation after 8 months study on Hawaii
... space mission would have on astronauts who made the journey to Mars - a challenge that some people are working towards ...simulate how contact with recipients on Earth would work, as a Mars-like 20-minute delay on message reception each way is imposed ...
04 August 2016
Experts to Discuss Mars Sample Return at IAC 2016
... 29, 2016, from 08:30 to 09:30 am, will discuss the possibility of human and robotic collaboration on the Mars Sample Return mission. In light of NASA's planned Journey to Mars mission and crewed missions to the Moon, new opportunities may arise that...
09 August 2021
NASA is seeking applicants for yearlong simulated Mars mission
... for unique, rewarding adventures and are interested in contributing to NASA’s work in preparing for the first human journey to Mars, click here to learn more and apply. Compensation for participating is available. More information will be provided...
January 2017
Mini space station for mice to study effects of reproduction in reduced gravity
...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... capability development/testing and NASA’s Journey to Mars planning efforts.
