What's happened
NASA is recruiting volunteers for a year-long Mars surface simulation mission to prepare for human exploration of the Red Planet.
Why it matters
The event is significant as it aims to simulate the challenges of a Mars mission and gather research insights to inform crew health and performance support during actual astronaut expeditions to Mars.
What the papers say
The Times emphasizes the simulation's focus on the challenges of Mars missions, while The Independent and Business Insider UK highlight the specific requirements for volunteers and the mission's aim to inform crew health and performance support during actual astronaut expeditions to Mars. Engadget and Axios provide details about the habitat and the qualifications required for volunteers.
How we got here
NASA is seeking volunteers for a year-long Mars surface simulation mission to help develop the space agency's plans for human exploration of the Red Planet.
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Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second-smallest planet in the Solar System, being only larger than Mercury. In English, Mars carries the name of the Roman god of war and is often referred to as the "Red Planet".
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the U.S. Federal Government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and space research.