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Mar 31, 2024
Nathaniel Rich and Kate Greene discuss the psychological toll of Mars missions, exploring the challenges of isolation, emotional landscapes, and the daunting realities of living on Mars. They question if Earthlings are mentally prepared for life on the red planet.
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- Mars simulation studies raise ethical and psychological challenges for astronauts preparing for extraterrestrial life.
- Exploration of Mars sparks a sense of unbelonging and longing for utopian escape from human imperfections.
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Kate Green's Childhood Fascination with Lego Sets and Dream of Becoming an Astronaut
Kate Green, a laser physicist and author, reminisces about her childhood fascination with Lego space sets, igniting her aspiration to be an astronaut. Despite the challenges of becoming an astronaut, Kate's love for exploration led her to participate in a Mars simulation study to simulate living in space on Mars or the moon. The study involved testing space food and examining the impact on astronauts' health, offering Kate a taste of the extraterrestrial experience she longed for.
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