NASA Seeks Volunteers for Yearlong Simulated Mission to Moon, Mars - NASA

Who Can Apply? 

Openings are available for the first Moon and Mars Exploration Analog mission. To qualify, applicants must be: 

• A United States citizen or green card holder. 
• Between 30 and 55 years old (candidates outside the range may be considered with additional approvals). 
• No more than 74 inches tall. 
• Proficient in English. 
• Willing to consent to an approximately 14-month long mission, including 12 months in two different confined habitats and two months of pre- and- post-mission training and data collection. 
• Willing to participate in a multiday selection activity. 
• Able to pass a NASA physical and psychological assessment. 

Applicants also must have:  

• Strong technical skills. 

• No dietary restrictions. 

• No history of sleepwalking or taking sleeping aids. 

• Astronaut-like qualifications, such as: 

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in engineering, biological science, physical science, or mathematics. Quality of academic preparation is important. 
  • An advanced degree in a STEM field is preferred and may be substituted for experience: a master’s degree equals one year of experience, and a doctoral degree equals three years of experience. 
  • Military experience may count as equivalent years of experience. 

Research volunteers will be reimbursed. Some restrictions apply to NASA civil servants and contractors, and participants should contact their human resources office about their respective company’s leave policy.

Subjects per Mission: Four crew members 

Mission Length: One year  

Mission Date: No earlier than August 2027

Deadline: Ongoing  

Ready to apply? Click here to submit your application  

Questions? Email jsc-analog-application@mail.nasa.gov