4 MarsCrew134: Analogue Astronauts-on-Mars Simulated Expedition at Mars Desert Research Station Jan 18 th – Feb 1 st , 2014 A crew of six highly qualified scientists and engineers have been selected to conduct an astronauts-on-Mars simulation expedition at the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS), in the high-altitude desert of Utah, USA Whilst conducting research, fieldwork, and public-outreach activities over the two-week simulation, under constant observation the crew will be subjected to psychological, food, and protocol studies by groups around the world. Some of the major scientific projects being conducted: CSA hardware-testing of Artemis Jr. Lunar rover ESA/NASA/MIT/KCL Gravity-loading Countermeasure Skinsuit fieldwork CSA field-testing of LiDAR coupled to rover/drone and crew EVA operations Testing of extreme organisms for the habitability and terraforming of Mars ESA automated soil collection, containment, analysis hardware-testing Prototype ultrasonic haptic spacesuit fieldwork Solar-powered Mars drone hardware-testing Hydrogen from soil extractor hardware-testing, developed at NASA Astronaut radiation dosage mitigation methodology study Ashley Dale, MEng, PhD(cand): Aerospace Engineer & Journalist University of Bristol, International Space University Michaela Musilova, MSc, PhD(cand): Astrobiologist & Geomicrobiologist University of Bristol, NASA JPL, UCL, Caltech Sue Ann Seah, BEng, PhD: Spacesuit Design Engineer, Human Factors Engineer University of Bristol Dr Susan Jewell MD, PhD(cand): Space Physician-Scientist, Biomedical Engineer & USA television figure GLCS Consortium (ESA, Wylie GmBh, KCL, MIT, NASA), The Space Clinic Ewan Reid, MA, BSc: Robotics Engineer Neptec, International Space University Vibha Srivastava, BEng, MSc: Geochemist, Aeronautical Engineer International Space University, NASA Ames, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Some of the major public-outreach projects being conducted: Professional film crew filming documentary-drama of two-week expedition Crew-written articles for popular science magazines, journals, and newspapers Public lectures of the expedition and of importance of space at-large Daily video blogs of crew members linked to dedicated popular social media pages Stand-alone short-video series of ‘Mars-related STEM Experiments and Fieldwork’ Stand-alone short-video series of ‘The Importance of Space to Humanity’ Daily live-feed video classes and seminars with schools, academia, STEM Professional photographic portfolio of expedition Radio and television interviews with Analogue Astronauts SPONSORSHIP To fulfill all project plans, we are currently seeking collaborative partnerships, funding and corporate sponsors. CONTACT: [email protected] +44 (0) 758 417 6903 www.facebook.com/UKMars Analogue astronaut crew conducting extra-vehicular activity Psychological studies on crew are a major component of research at MDRS Associates & Sponsors Mars Crew 134