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Crew from NASA's simulated Mars mission emerges after 378 days in isolation- Four crew members spent 365 days in a 1,700 sq ft, 3D-printed Mars habitat in isolation. How could it help NASA prepare for living on the Moon?
- Accounting for daily weather variability may give more realistic estimation of glacier melt: Study
- Genetically modified microbe could help make Mars habitable, researchers sayAt Pioneer Labs, a biotech startup based in Emeryville, Calif., researchers have engineered a bacterial strain that can grow under simulate...11 Oct, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
- Could astronauts on the Moon manufacture their own tools? NASA tests lunar dust material that could reduce supplies from EarthNASA researchers are developing a composite material that combines lunar regolith with a biodegradable plastic called poly(3-hydroxybutyrat...01 Oct, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
- In 2020, NASA put seeds from 11 crops aboard an experimental spaceplane; after months in orbit, scientists brought them back to test whether they could still growIn 2020, NASA put seeds from 11 crops aboard an experimental spaceplane; after months in orbit, scientists brought them back to test whethe...17 Sep, 2026, 01.48 AM IST
- In 1997, Japanese researchers flew silkworm eggs on STS-84 to study spaceflight effects; developmental abnormalities were more frequent in the flight samplesSilkworm eggs revealed developmental abnormalities in early space experiments. Later, the Rad Silk investigation examined cosmic radiation'...14 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- In 2015, fruit flies were sent to International Space Station to study how microgravity and the space environment affect the innate immune systemIn 2015, fruit flies were sent to International Space Station to study how microgravity and the space environment affect the innate immune ...09 Sep, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
- In 1994, 300 young male fruit flies flew for 14.5 days on IML-2; repeated video showed their locomotor activity rose sharply while they were in microgravityIn 1994, fruit flies were launched into space, revealing significantly heightened activity levels in microgravity. These flies aged more ra...06 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- In 1967, Biosatellite II irradiated parasitic wasps for 2 days in orbit; females later laid as many eggs as controls, and hatchability remained excellentA 1967 NASA mission sent parasitic wasps into orbit around Earth. These wasps showed surprising resistance to radiation damage while in spa...02 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- In 2025, scientists tracked 12 people through 10 months of Antarctic isolation. The findings could reshape how future Mars astronauts are trained for the psychological challenges of deep-space missionsTen months of Antarctic isolation revealed a hard truth about deep space. Twelve people trapped at Concordia Station faced rising conflict,...08 Aug, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- NASA seeks volunteers for year-long Moon and Mars simulation mission: Check eligibility and other detailsNASA is recruiting volunteers for a year-long simulated deep-space mission. Participants will live and work in a special habitat at Johnson...10 Jul, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
- Aaka Space represents India in World's biggest analog missionIndia, represented by Aaka Space, made its debut in the world's largest international Moon/Mars analog mission. This proof-of-concept missi...03 Nov, 2025, 03.34 PM IST
- Isro launches analogue mission in Leh to train astronautsThe Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) launches its first analogue space mission in Leh, Ladakh, to simulate extra-terrestrial condi...02 Nov, 2024, 12.13 AM IST
- India’s first analogue space mission kicks off in LehThe mission will simulate the extreme conditions of extraterrestrial environments, marking a milestone in India’s quest to advance human sp...01 Nov, 2024, 02.54 PM IST
- How it feels to spend a year living on NASA’s artificial MarsNASA's CHAPEA (Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog) Mission 1 simulated a year-long Mars mission with a volunteer crew living in...31 Jul, 2024, 04.24 PM IST
- NASA's Mars simulation mission: How did volunteers live in a Mars-like habitat? Details hereNASA's Mars simulation mission, based at Johnson Space Center in Houston, involved four volunteers living in a Mars-like habitat for over a...10 Jul, 2024, 02.18 AM IST
- Crew of Nasa's earthbound simulated Mars habitat emerge after a yearKelly Haston, Anca Selariu, Ross Brockwell and Nathan Jones entered the 3D-printed habitat on June 25, 2023, as the maiden crew of the spac...08 Jul, 2024, 01.44 PM IST
- NASA commences CHAPEA 1 mission: Volunteers locked inside mars simulator for 378 daysNASA has begun its first Mars mission as part of the CHAPEA 1 project. Four volunteers have been locked inside a "Mars simulator" for 378 d...13 Jul, 2023, 01.57 PM IST
- To catch up with India, China plans to build Mars simulation base near TibetChina aims to launch a Mars probe around 2020 to carry out orbiting and roving exploration, followed by a second mission that would include...26 Jul, 2017, 06.04 PM IST
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