For those interested in U.S. immigration, check out life in the U.S.: Researchers in Hawaii are simulating astronauts' lives on Mars for four months in a lava field, focusing on how to provide nutritious and delicious meals for astronauts on Mars and preparing a menu for the Mars journey.
According to a report by the Associated Press on the 14th, this project, named "Hawaii Space Exploration Simulation and Simulation," is funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). A team of six researchers has entered a lava field near Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii and started a four-month "Mars" life in a dome-shaped building. The dome consists of two levels containing narrow sleeping quarters, a gym, and a kitchen.
The reason for selecting the lava field near Mauna Loa is that Mauna Loa is an active volcano, a desolate area with no vegetation. One researcher stated, "It looks like Mars.".
The lives of the six members of the simulation team are mainly confined to the dome; they must wear spacesuits whenever they go outside for a volcano expedition. The simulation team cooks three meals a day using various dehydrated and preserved food ingredients that are not prone to spoilage. They not only attempted dishes currently consumed by astronauts but also innovated to address issues of malnutrition and anorexia. During this simulation, the favorite food among the team members was a chocolate hazelnut spread.
The simulation team will present their research report at the International Astronautical Congress to be held later this year in Beijing, China.
