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Inclusion II Space Analog for the Moon and Mars (SAM) at Biosphere 2 May 10-15, 2023 Mission Objectives: Inclusion - Provide selected individuals an opportunity to perform scientific research in a diverse, inclusive simulation mission, without the frequent barriers of discrimination, cost, or accessibility. Accessibility - Facilitate the integration of persons with a disability in analog/simulations [...]
As with any pressure vessel, SAM has leaks. The current leak rate is higher than desired, therefore we are working to locate the holes, apply patches, and bring the total leak rate to a minimum. Our intent is to hold pressure for one week such that 6-day missions can pressurize the facility once, and with future, [...]
Following six months straight construction, the Analog Astronaut Conference and two sealed missions, the SAM crew took a much needed break. With the close of May, Matthias Beach, a space enthusiast with a background in the military and telco moved from volunteer to staff to head up the continued construction of the SAM Mars yard. This [...]
In preparation for the completion of the second mission at a Space Analog for the Moon and Mars (SAM) by Crew Inclusion II, KVOA reporter Megan Spector arrived at 4:30 am to capture the anticipation of the hours leading up to this event. She reported live from within one of the two pressure suits built by [...]
Inclusion I, the very first first crew to enter SAM, the Space Analog for the Moon and Mars, sealed the outer airlock hatch today, April 27, 2023 at 10 AM. Inclusion I was welcomed by three television crews, two radio crews, Linda Leigh of the original Biosphere 2 mission, Executive Director of Biosphere 2 Joaquin Ruiz, [...]
October-December 2024 The SAM Team The SAM crew will employ their own facility to establish CO2 baselines unique to each of the SAM staff. This will involve each crew member staying inside of SAM from 24-48 hours (TBD) in order to identify the CO2 production unique to their metabolism and activity. This will provide SAM the [...]
*** THIS PAGE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION *** SAM has to date enjoyed three visiting crews, with three more scheduled for 2025, including the World's Biggest Analog. Imagination I March 10-15, 2024 Learn more ... Inclusion II May 10-15, 2023 Learn more ... Inclusion I April 27 – May 2, 2023 Learn more ... Living and Working [...]