Earth-Based Simulations Advance Space Exploration Through Analog Missions
Researchers are using Earth-based analog missions to simulate space exploration conditions. These simulations help prepare astronauts and test equipment in environments resembling the Moon and Mars.
Simulating Space Exploration on Earth
Space agencies and researchers are increasingly turning to Earth-based simulations to prepare for the challenges of solar system exploration, according to reports from planetary scientists involved in these programs. These simulations, known as analog missions, replicate elements of space missions using available terrestrial environments that mimic conditions on the Moon or Mars.