The Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HI-SEAS) is another base providing a suitable habitat for simulations and research (Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation). The geography at this isolated location in Hawaii is exceptionally similar to that on Mars. Additionally, synonymous with conditions on Mars, the area is largely clear of plants and animals (Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation). The soil near this Hawaiian base contains minerals also found in Martian soil (Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation). Moreover, many geographic features such as lava tubes and channels would be available for the crew to explore (Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation). Furthermore, weather conditions are mostly
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A NASA astronaut recently completed a year in space as part of NASA’s “Twin Study” (Gushanas). The University of Hawaii at Mānoa sponsors a Mars simulation facility in a desolate region of Hawaii (Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation). The European Space Agency (ESA) directed a 520-day long simulation throughout 2010 and 2011 meant to closely match conditions on a long-term Mars mission (Directorate of Human Spaceflight). In the near future, when humans voyage to Mars, society will feel certain that the astronauts are safe because of the extensive testing that took place on Earth long before the mission …show more content…
Kennedy exclaimed, “We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone…” (Kennedy). The same can be said about a mission to Mars. Nearly fifty years have passed since a human has produced such a monumental contribution to space exploration as being the first to set foot on soil not belonging to the Earth. Humans are meant to explore; it is in our nature. We as a species are curious. Therefore, humanity must connect with this spirit once again and venture where no human has been before:
A NASA astronaut recently completed a year in space as part of NASA’s “Twin Study” (Gushanas). The University of Hawaii at Mānoa sponsors a Mars simulation facility in a desolate region of Hawaii (Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation). The European Space Agency (ESA) directed a 520-day long simulation throughout 2010 and 2011 meant to closely match conditions on a long-term Mars mission (Directorate of Human Spaceflight). In the near future, when humans voyage to Mars, society will feel certain that the astronauts are safe because of the extensive testing that took place on Earth long before the mission …show more content…
Kennedy exclaimed, “We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone…” (Kennedy). The same can be said about a mission to Mars. Nearly fifty years have passed since a human has produced such a monumental contribution to space exploration as being the first to set foot on soil not belonging to the Earth. Humans are meant to explore; it is in our nature. We as a species are curious. Therefore, humanity must connect with this spirit once again and venture where no human has been before: