Isolation Missions

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A Mars-analogue research station, HOPE, was launched at Tso Kar, Ladakh by Bengaluru-based Protoplanet to simulate deep space conditions. Supported by ISRO, it will conduct 10-day isolation missions to study human adaptability for future Moon and Mars missions.

Description:

1. Isolation Missions:
   1. Selected “crew” will stay at the station in 10-day shifts for simulated “isolation missions.”
2. Physiological and Psychological Studies:
   1. Monitor vital signs, cognitive functions, and emotional well-being.
   1. Assess human adaptability and resilience in deep space-like conditions.
3. Environmental Simulation:
   1. Tso Kar’s environment simulates lunar and Martian conditions.
   1. Supports realistic testing of human and technological capabilities.

Significance of the Location – Tso Kar, Ladakh:

1. Analogue Site:
   1. Geological and environmental conditions resemble those on the moon and Mars.
2. High Altitude:
   1. Creates a thinner atmosphere, similar to Mars.
3. Cold Desert:
   1. Poses challenges in temperature control, resource use, and psychological endurance—conditions akin to space missions.

ISRO’s Involvement:

1. Funding Support:
   1. ISRO provided financial backing for developing the HOPE station.
2. Advisory Role:
   1. Helped define criteria for selecting isolation mission participants.
   1. Ensured alignment with India’s space exploration objectives.

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