Mars Society: Expedition Alpha debrief
Dec 16, 2004 22: 53 EST
The Mars Society does various Mars expeditions on earth, complete with daily dispatches and week-in-reviews. The latest expedition ran in Utah, volunteers worked in full simulation mode in the barren canyonlands.
They explored the surrounding terrain, cataloging more waypoints, and analyzing the geology and biology of this fascinating and remarkably Mars-like region. The two-week mission ran from November 27th to December 12th, 2004.
Expedition Alpha (ExAlpha) is now over and wrote up a last day report:
"The shower drain thawed and all the crew were scheduled for a much needed shower. Right now, Mister Mom (Graylan) is beating up a batch of chocolate pudding for the crew, he is hedging his bets for the Marsnaut Congeniality contest to be held later this evening."
"In the background you can hear the breadmaker and smell yeast as our late night snack is being made. The crew has grown together to form a family of professionals working and living together in a 'tin can' (HAB) in the Utah desert, with a common goal, promoting the manned exploration of Mars. It has been a pleasure working with this crew, they are knowledgeable, professional and personable, resulting in excellent crew dynamics."
"On to Mars! Go Alpha!"
The upcoming Mars Desert Research Station field season will begin in December 2004 and run through April 2005. The Mars Society will be issuing an additional call for volunteers for the summer 2005 field season of the Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station (FMARS) on Devon Island later.
Applications will be considered from anyone in good physical condition between 18 and 65 years of age without regard to race, creed, color, gender, or nation. Scientific, engineering, practical mechanical, wilderness, and literary skills are all considered a plus. Dedication to the cause of human Mars exploration is an absolute must, as conditions are likely to be tough and the job will be very trying. Those selected will be required to participate in certain crew training exercises and to act under crew discipline and strict mission protocols during the simulations.
The Mars Society will pay travel and related expenses from Salt Lake City, Utah during training and simulation, but there will be no salary. Volunteers will need to pay their own travel expenses to Salt Lake City.
Image of MDRS Commander, courtesy MarsSociety.
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