NASA’s plan is to return astronauts to the Moon through Artemis missions and eventually support future crewed missions to Mars. But having to sustain crew members’ health through exercise is a critical task and important function. As a partner and collaborator with higher education institutions, Stennis Space Center, Miss., is calling on university students to develop innovative approaches to astronaut fitness through its “Intelligent Devices/Equipment/Instruments for Enabling Crew Health and Performance on Mars” project. The project is part of the National Space Grant Foundation’s Moon to Mars Exploration Systems and Habitation (M2M X-Hab) 2023 Academic Innovation Challenge. Stennis’ Autonomous Systems Lab is serving as challenge sponsor. NASA’s Advanced Exploration Systems (AES) Exploration Capabilities Program will provide $13,000 to $50,000 awards to teams of undergraduate/graduate students to develop studies or functioning crew health and performance prototypes. The deadline for proposals is April 22. Teams have to model their prototypes, to operate autonomously, after equipment used on Earth to train for hanging and rock-climbing activities. For more informat8ion, participants may view the M2M X-Hab challenge solicitation or visit the program website. (Source: Stennis Space Center 03/08/22) Stennis Space Center Calls on Students to Help Keep Astronauts Fit in | NASA
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