National Aeronautics and Space Administration Access to Analogs for Future Research Ronita L. Cromwell, PhD HHC Deputy Element Scientist Universities Space Research Association www.nasa.gov Overview Analog access: new perspective  Bed rest analog facilities  UTMB  :envihab  Isolation and confinement analog  sites HERA  Russian Chambers  Analog Access: New Perspective Currently, individual studies requiring analog  environments are selected and the appropriate analog for each individual study is determined. If multiple studies can use the same analog, a  complement of studies can be formed Solicit for campaigns  NRA solicitation for 30-day HERA campaign in  2016 Efficient use of analog site  Ensures access to analog site  Bed Rest Analog Facilities NASA FARU closed December 31, 2014.  UTMB plans to offer a “fee for service” structure  so that studies can be completed at the ITS-CRC on an as needed basis HRP to utilize international sites for bed rest  studies :envihab in Cologne,  Germany NASA bed rest campaigns  Collaborations with  International Partners through joint solicitations (ILSRA) :envihab :envihab – Located at DLR in Cologne,  Germany Features  Bed rest facility   Air composition Medical imaging (PET- MRT, bone CT, MRI)  Human centrifuge  Physiology laboratory   Air pressure Nutritional support  Psychology laboratory   Virtual reality Isolation and Confinement Analog Sites HERA  14-day missions in 2015  30-day missions in 2016  NRA solicitation for complement studies  Plans for international collaboration  Isolation and Confinement Analog Sites Russian Chambers - Ground-based  Experimental Facility (NEK) Longer studies, up to 1 year (2017-2019)  NASA campaigns  Collaborations with   International Partners  through joint solicitations  (ILSRA) EU-250 • Gym • Greenhouse • Storage for resources • Refrigerator • Thermal Chamber • Lavatory EU-100 • Habitable Compartment • Kitchen & Dining Room • Working places with medical equipment • Lavatory EU-150 EU-50 • 6 individual • Simulator of the compartments landing Martian • Community Room ship • Main Console • Kitchen • Lavatory Questions?