Beginning My Analog Astronaut Journey: Two Weeks Inside ILMAH. — Josh Universe
Introduction
Over the past two weeks, our team has been fully immersed in the University of North Dakota's Inflatable Lunar Mars Analog Habitat (ILMAH), simulating life on another planet. This experience has provided invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities of long-term space habitation. Here's a detailed account of our mission, our daily activities, the significance of analog astronaut missions, and answers to frequently asked questions about this unique endeavor.
Mission Overview
From the start of our mission, our team — William Boland, Alita Regi, and Josh Universe — has been dedicated to conducting various research and experiments within the ILMAH. Our schedule includes scientific studies, physical workouts, and crew bonding activities. We also carried out extravehicular activities (EVAs) in space suits and utilized a rover for specific tasks, mimicking the conditions astronauts would face on the Moon or Mars.
