Astronaut Fitness: Preparing for Mars and Unseen Martian Textures

Discover the rigorous exercise regimes NASA astronauts must follow to prevent health issues on Mars, and explore the Perseverance rover's latest find—textures in Martian samples unlike anything seen before. This episode delves into the human and scientific challenges of Mars exploration, highlighting the innovative solutions and groundbreaking discoveries that are shaping our understanding of the Red Planet and preparing us for future missions.

Sources:
https://www.the-express.com/news/space-news/161979/nasa-astronaut-mars-mission-fainting-routine
https://www.independent.co.uk/space/mars-nasa-sample-unique-textures-b2690084.html

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:36) NASA astronauts' strict regime to avoid 'fainting' on Mars laid bare
(00:03:44) NASA says Mars rover sample has textures 'unlike anything we've seen‘