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Suzanne Bell

Industrial organizational psychologist heading NASA’s Behavioral Health and Performance Lab. Her research focuses on the human challenges of long-term space exploration.

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Mar 5, 2025 • 42min

Mind over Mars: The psychology of space exploration, with Suzanne Bell, PhD

In this fascinating discussion, Dr. Suzanne Bell, an industrial organizational psychologist leading NASA’s Behavioral Health and Performance Lab, delves into the psychological hurdles astronauts will face during extended missions to Mars. She highlights the effects of confinement, limited communication, and the importance of resilience and teamwork. Dr. Bell also shares insights from a Mars mission simulation, emphasizing support systems for mental health and the critical role of family connections during long journeys in space.