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NASA Invites Media to Crew Completion of Yearlong Mars Simulation

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Briefings

NASA invites media to witness the exit ceremony of CHAPEA Mission 2 crew members Ross Elder, Matthew Montgomery, Ellen Ellis, and James Spicer on Oct. 31, 2025, after 378 days of simulated Mars isolation at Johnson Space Center. The mission began Oct. 19, 2025, and data from the simulation will aid future Artemis and Moon Base missions by optimizing food systems, bandwidth, and medical practices for deep space crews.

Key points

• CHAPEA Mission 2 crew members Ross Elder, Matthew Montgomery, Ellen Ellis, and James Spicer will exit their habitat on Oct. 31, 2025, after 378 days of simulated Mars isolation.
• The mission began on Oct. 19, 2025, and data collected during the simulation will help NASA develop methods to counter human spaceflight risks for future Artemis and Moon Base missions.

Context

CHAPEA Mission 2 simulated Mars operations for four volunteers at Johnson Space Center, Houston, using a 3D-printed facility. The mission began Oct. 19, 2025, and data will aid future Artemis and Moon Base missions by optimizing food systems, bandwidth, and medical practices for deep space crews.

Limitations

Media must contact NASA Johnson newsroom by 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2025, to attend the ceremony live or speak virtually with the crew members following their exit on Oct. 31, 2025.

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