NASA to send 4 humans to live on Mars from June 2023

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is training four people to live on Mars in June 2023.

An overview of the news

• These four 'Martians' will be part of NASA's human exploration mission to Mars.

• These four people will be a part of NASA's Human Exploration Journey to Mars.

• In addition, NASA is sending a satellite, the InSight lander, a robotic helicopter and related systems to Mars, which will conduct comprehensive investigations of Mars.

• NASA is working on a plan for three such trips to Mars.

• The US space agency is planning three such missions to better understand Mars.

Living space on Mars

• The 3D-printed habitat has private crew quarters, a kitchen and dedicated areas for medical, recreation, fitness, work and crop development activities, a technical work area and two bathrooms.

• Crew members will perform a variety of mission activities, including simulated spacewalks, robotic operations, habitat maintenance, personal hygiene, exercise and crop growth.

About NASA 

• NASA was formed under the National Aeronautics and Space Act on July 19, 1948, in place of its predecessor, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA).

• NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

• Headquarters- Washington D.C.

• Administrator - Bill Nelson