The Perfect Astronaut Is Changing
SMRTR summary
A former Navy diver's 100-day underwater stay to study Mars travel challenges suggests outdoor explorers could be suitable for long-duration space missions. NASA may need to revise its astronaut selection criteria, as Mars missions require different skills than current space station stays. Future astronauts might need expertise in survival, navigation, and maintaining morale in isolated, dangerous environments. The ability to find beauty during long journeys could become crucial for Mars-bound crews.
SMRTR provides this summary for quick context. The original article belongs to The Atlantic.
Read the original article