Join us for an engaging panel discussion focused on the critical role of analog studies in advancing human space exploration. Analog studies, such as NASA's Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA), simulate the isolation, confinement, and remote conditions of space missions providing critical data for future space flight. Our panelists will explore the different types of analog studies, their objectives, and the valuable insights they provide into human health, performance, and mission planning.

Moderator:

William Harris, President & CEO, Space Center Houston

Panelists:

Crystal Del Rosso, Strategic Analog Lead within the Research, Operations, and Integration (ROI) group at NASA Johnson Space Center

Mary Jo Maciejewski, Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) Complement Scientist within the Research, Operations, and Integration (ROI) group at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC)

Patrick Petty, Real Time Operations Lead within the Research, Operations, and Integration (ROI) group at NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC)

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