Arctic Mars Analogue Svalbard Expedition 2007

Abstract

In order to prepare for future exploration of Mars, both by robotic and human missions, a number of Mars Analog studies are currently being carried out. In the high Canadian arctic the NASA Houghton Mars Project (HMP) is operating a station on Devon island that supports a geobiological science program but also supports an exploration program aimed at the development of new technologies, strategies and operations. At the same location, the Mars society operates the Flashlight Mars Arctic Research Station (FMARS) habitat. A similar station is located in Utah called the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS). Both of these stations follow an advanced science and human exploration portfolio.