Do you need to get away from the ordinary for something more stimulating (and possibly away from the constant political news)? How about going into isolation to assist NASA with future Moon and Mars missions?
NASA is looking for a few hardy souls to start a new virtual space mission in August 2027 at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Volunteers must meet a variety of criteria, including being between 30 and 55 years old and willing to spend approximately 14-months on this mission, which includes 12 months in two different confined habitats and two months of pre- and- post-mission training and data collection. Oh yeah, you cannot have a history of sleepwalking or taking sleeping aids.
The volunteers will basically live and work in isolation and confinement while performing simulated missions related to interplanetary transit and planetary surface operations. This will also include simulated rover missions and spacewalks.
You can read all about it on this NASA info page, which includes an email address to ask more questions as well as an application form.
It’s not for everyone, but maybe it’s for you.
By the way, even if the White House cuts off the funding after you start the program, at least you will still be in Houston rather than half-way on your way to Mars with no way to get back.
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