“This is a really important operational evaluation of human health and performance that NASA is doing in preparation to land the first humans on Mars. In CHAPEA, we mimic what is the Mars surface ...

It’s been over half a century since humanity last set foot on the Moon. Those early “baby steps” towards the stars remain some of our most defining achievements, yet the promise of a “giant leap” to ...

Vox Members got to read this story first. Support independent journalism and get exclusive access to stories like this by becoming a Vox Member today. One day, Mars might become a home to humans. But ...