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The Story: Mars, Asterisk w/ Nathaniel Rich

Jan 29, 2025
Nathaniel Rich, a renowned novelist and essayist for The New York Times Magazine, dives into the psychological challenges of space travel in his discussion. He highlights NASA's CHAPEA experiment, revealing the intense isolation astronauts face during Mars mission simulations. Rich shares the emotional journey of volunteers like Nathan Jones, grappling with separation from loved ones. The conversation also touches on the complex dynamics of communication between Earth and Mars, and the broader implications of colonizing the Red Planet for humanity's future.
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  • The CHAPEA mission simulates Mars living conditions to study the psychological effects of isolation on potential astronauts.
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