Fifth UH simulated Mars mission is in the books
After eight months of isolation in a geodesic dome on the slopes of Mauna Loa, six 麻豆传媒 Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HI-SEAS) crew members exited their habitat.
Mars simulation crew readying to exit Mauna Loa habitat
The eight-month mission to “Mars” for the fifth 麻豆传媒 Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HI-SEAS) crew is almost over.
HI-SEAS Mission V Mars simulation marks midway point
After four months the six crewmembers have learned to deal with challenges including communications delay, hazmat suits and dehydrated food.
HI-SEAS Mission V team tests NASA instrument
The instrument tracks levels of methane and carbon dioxide, two gases crucial for studying the chemistry of Earth’s atmosphere.
How bright is the future of space food?
UH Mānoa student Aleca Borsuk’s work with ancient grains may help feed future missions to Mars.
Mission V crew enters HI-SEAS Mars simulation habitat on Mauna Loa
Six astronaut-like crewmembers entered a geodesic dome located 8,200 feet above sea level on Mauna Loa, which will serve as their home for the next eight months.
HI-SEAS Mission V crew preparing to enter Mars simulation habitat
The crew has been selected, and research studies confirmed for the 2017 mission of the 麻豆传媒 Space Exploration Analog and Simulation.
UH faculty featured in President’s speaker series at Maui and Hawai?i
Chip Fletcher, Randy Holcombe, Ruth Gates, Puakea Nogelmeier and Kim Binsted discusses the exciting research and happenings at UH.
Lessons learned from a year on simulated Mars
After their year in isolation, crewmembers also have practical advise for future 麻豆传媒 Space Exploration Analog and Simulation “lavanauts.”
Global media document historic University of Hawai?i Mars simulation
After 365 days, the longest mission in project history, and amidst a throng of media from around the world, six HI-SEAS crew members exited from their Mars simulation habitat.