Countdown has begun for the two Mars Society Australia led expeditions to the Mars Desert Research Station later this month. The first crew rotation (291) will be an all Australian crew, on site from 20th January to 3rd February. Rotation 292 ‘Mangalyatri’ will comprise a predominantly Indian crew under the leadership of Dr Annalea Beattie, from 4th February to 17th February. The rotations will be undertaken in full simulation mode. Research streams include geology, engineering, human factors/medical science, microbiology and astronomy. There will be a program of daily EVA’s to undertake fieldwork.
Read more about the expeditions and crew here.