Today the TED blog highlighted the HI-SEAS mission and our crew commander (and TED fellow) Angelo Vermeulen. Here’s an excerpt of the Q&A: What will the HI-SEAS simulation be investigating and teaching us? The Mars simulation we’re setting up is … Continue reading
On April 15, the HI-SEAS simulated Mars mission will begin. I fly to Hawaii on April 7th. (San Francisco –>Honolulu –>Hilo) In the meantime, there’s so much to do! I’m still reporting a few non-Mars stories. I’m finalizing paperwork for my … Continue reading
In January, the HI-SEAS crew had a test-run of sorts. We took part in a two-week simulated Mars mission at the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS), just outside Hanksville, Utah. The purpose was to test protocols for our main food … Continue reading
Three leaves of kale on a small white plate, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette from a a pipette. The only fresh greenhouse grub eaten here in at least five years. Plastic electric candles at the dinner table. Yellow … Continue reading
This post describes the first EVA (extra-vehicular activity), in which three crew members explored the area surrounding the habitat while wearing simulated spacesuits. It’s hard to fully feel the true psychological weight of a simulated Mars mission until you put … Continue reading