NASA’s Mars Missions: Simulated Surface Experience and Funding Battles

NASA calls for volunteers to join a simulated one-year Mars surface mission. Meanwhile, the future of the Mars Sample Return program hangs in the balance as lawmakers debate its viability and funding. Join us as we explore the challenges and preparations for future human journeys to Mars, and the high stakes and regional conflicts surrounding the ambitious Mars Sample Return program.

Sources:
https://tech.hindustantimes.com/web-stories/nasa-calls-for-volunteers-to-join-simulated-one-year-mars-surface-mission-71708319205282.html
https://phys.org/news/2024-02-mars-samples-looms-large.html

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:38) NASA calls for volunteers to join simulated one-year Mars surface mission
(00:02:14) Mars samples project looms large in final spending talks