NASA wants to pay you to live in a Mars simulation for a year (via CNBCMakeIt)
Applications close on September 17, for a program set to start in Fall 2022. According to NASA, it'll include compensation — though the amount is unclear.
Selected applicants will use virtual reality to simulate real missions, from participating in spacewalks to workshopping solutions for potential mid-mission problems. The— which will also include growing crops in a Mars-like environment — are partially intended to keep participants engaged and productive while living in isolation for an extended period of time.
Research has shown that staying productive while isolated is easier said than done, as many Americans have learned the hard way over the last year and half. That's due, in part, tolike family and childcare responsibilities, access to a stable internet connection and mental health issues like depression.
Solutions can range from staying in touch with your doctor or therapist to creating a routine and carving out time to catch up on movies and books — all of which, incidentally, could also be useful for anyone applying to NASA's program. To apply, you'll need to create an account, submit an application and answer a series of questions. If your application is selected, you will then need to undergo a series of medical, psychological and psychiatric evaluations and screenings. The agency is
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