Testing for Human Space Exploration
- September 2010
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Here is the list of entries for Testing for Human Space Exploration based on the selected criteria.
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Desert RATS: What now?
Sep 15, 2010 01:26:03 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
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- Now that the 2010 Desert RATS field test is over, Dr. Jacob Bleacher reflects on the goals of testing and explains the different exploration strategies that were tested: approaches to using the two rovers, and communications scenarios.
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Desert RATS: Space Exploration Vehicle Versus Lunar Rover
Sep 13, 2010 05:34:22 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
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- Dr. Jacob Bleacher compares the Space Exploration Vehicle with its cabin and suitports against the experiences of Apollo astronauts on the J-Missions 15-17, who used an unpressurized lunar rover and needed to be in spacesuits the entire time.
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Desert RATS: Black Point Lava Flow, Human Origins and Destiny
Sep 13, 2010 02:03:43 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
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- 2 million years ago, Black Point Lava Flow was formed, and ancestors of early humans were learning to use tools and migrating around the world. Today, NASA researchers conduct field tests to prepare for the next migration: into the cosmos.
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Desert RATS: Life in Space Exploration Vehicle B
Sep 13, 2010 10:02:10 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
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- Geologist Kelsey Young reflects on learning to live in the Space Exploration Vehicle for seven straight days and the routines followed by crew members during the Desert RATS mission.
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Desert RATS: Fieldwork With The Space Exploration Vehicle
Sep 13, 2010 09:55:18 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
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- Geologist Jose Hurtado explains how the Space Exploration Vehicle is used as a tool for doing fieldwork and how it serves as a base of operations for explorers performing Extra-Vehicular Activities (EVAs).
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Desert RATS: Geology from the Rover
Sep 10, 2010 03:48:06 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
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- Geologist Dr. Jacob Bleacher explains how the Space Exploration Vehicle is used in the process of exploring an area, collecting rock samples, and meeting up with the Pressurized Excursion Module habitat, which holds a geology workstation.
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Desert RATS: Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Information System
Sep 10, 2010 11:17:50 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
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- Introducing the team from Glenn Research Center who develop electronic tools and applications for future spacewalking astronauts. At Desert RATS 2010, they're testing a protoype EVA Information System (EVAIS), featured on a Sept. 10 live webcast from NASA EDGE.
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Desert RATS: Dr. Love's Roving Blog
Sep 09, 2010 03:51:18 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
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- NASA Astronaut Dr. Stan Love compares the week he spent aboard Rover B for Desert RATS with his experience flying in space on Space Shuttle mission STS-122.
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Desert RATS 2010: Training, Practice and Teamwork, Continued
Sep 09, 2010 11:32:54 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
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- Dean Eppler, Desert RATS Science Lead, explains how replanning was accomplished following bad weather that caused a day's activities to be scrubbed at the start of week 2.
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Desert RATS Technologies: Habitat Demonstration Unit
Sep 08, 2010 05:07:59 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
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- The Habitat Demonstration Unit-Pressurized Excursion Module (HDU-PEM) is transported to the Arizona desert. Assembly, testing, briefings, and operations follow, and a major milestone is achieved as the HDU successfully docks with the Space Exploration Vehicles.
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Desert RATS: Human Factors
Sep 08, 2010 01:48:59 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
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- Describes the work of the human factors (HF) team at Desert RATS, focusing on the living and working environments of the Space Exploration Vehicles and the Habitat Demonstration Unit.
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Desert RATS Intern Blog: Week #1 of DRATS 2010
Sep 08, 2010 09:56:19 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
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- Moon Work interns Kevin and Courtney describe their tasks during the first week, helping engineers and scientists make sure the rovers are on schedule, working with the GigaPan camera and participating as test subjects for the Habitat Demonstration Unit.
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Desert RATS Mission Day 4: Crew Blog
Sep 07, 2010 05:13:53 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
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- On Day 4 of the Desert RATS mission, the crew make their traverse with communications only between the two rovers, and work together to figure out the best mode of operation. Watch video from the field showing how the crew moves into the suit port,
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Desert RATS Mission Day 3: Crew Blog - The Value of Field Geology
Sep 07, 2010 01:49:30 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
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- Astrogeologist Dr. Jim Rice explains why fieldwork is the foundation of all geological studies, what skills are required for conducting field geology, and what can be learned about a region from its geological history.
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Desert RATS Mission Day 3: Crew Blog
Sep 07, 2010 12:40:28 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
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- AT the close of Day 3, Chris Looper gives an update from the perspective inside Rover A, as the team traverses 5 km of desert and parks next to Rover B at the close of the day. Watch video from the field showing what the crew eats, and a view of the scenery from Rover A.
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Desert RATS Mission Day 2: Crew Blog
Sep 03, 2010 04:09:19 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
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- Chris Looper describes the scene at the end of mission day 2, as the rover traveled about 10 km and total EVA time was 1 hour, 20 minutes. So far the crew has been able to follow the plan exactly, with no hardware issues or weather causing delays or changes.
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Desert RATS Mission Day 2: Crew Blog
Sep 03, 2010 10:39:53 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
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- Dr. Jim Rice describes mission day 2 with rover A, as they continue the desert traverse, conduct two Extra-Vehicular Activities (EVAs) to sample lava flow and climb a small volcano.
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Desert RATS Mission Day 1: Crew Blog
Sep 02, 2010 04:46:59 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
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- The Desert RATS field tests officially begin. Rover A travels 7.8 km and its crew members perform four spacewalks, arriving at camp on time, and keeping in contact with rover B through mission control. Watch video from inside the rover as it travels across the desert.
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Desert RATS 2010: Training, Practice and Teamwork
Sep 02, 2010 10:22:07 AM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
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- Dean Eppler, Science Lead for Desert RATS, explains how practice runs, the training process, testing and reworking are essential to the success of complex missions, especially when preparing for missions in space.
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Second Life Desert RATS: A Mixed Reality Meeting in the Desert
Oct 04, 2010 04:22:25 PM | NASA Testing for Human Space Exploration
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- Introducing the Desert RATS mixed reality event in Second Life, where the rover yard replicates NASA rover activities. Users are telepresent in this hands-on, distance-learning environment, where mission concepts and technology models are available.
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