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Item Designing a hybrid approach for space analog missions in Brazil(51st International Conference on Environmental Systems, 7/10/2022) Souza, Davi; Rezende, Julio; Santos, LuisaThe COVID-19 pandemic induced a challengefull moment to carry out face-to-face space analog missions in Brazil, given that there could be a spread of the disease if one of the participants was infected, transmitting it to another. In view of this scenario, a proposed innovative methodology for the continuity of Habitat Marte Space Analog Station�s operations was virtual missions. Aiming at providing a professional space experience, the participants become involved in activities such as mission planning, including routines scheduling process, and training on topics related to management of habitats, food production, sanitation (water supply, sewage and waste), energy and education. After virtual missions success, participants were invited to collaborate in both in-person and remote activities related to the Habitat Marte protocols and research themes that associate space and sustainability. Habitat Marte operates in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, in the Brazilian semiarid region, and is one of the most innovative projects in stimulating the development of skills in the Brazilian aerospace sector. During the Hybrid Space Analog (HSA) mission type, a trained and experienced team was established for virtual support in the main involved activities and tasks presented during the in-person mission occurrence. On the hybrid moments, the participants at the station meet with the remote crew to meet demands that were presented as tasks and challenges during the mission. Some of the protocols for collecting local data in hybrid missions are: initial survey; psychological protocol; greenhouse monitoring; and final survey. These activities have generated a large volume of data, which has allowed us to provide a variety of studies and publications. With that, face-to-face routines at Habitat Marte are carried out to provide knowledge on operational and research activities while collaborating on technological and operational processes that will support future missions on Moon and Mars.Item Habitat Marte Educational Program: Space, Sustainability and Agriculture for People(2020 International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2020-07-31) Rezende, Julio; Souza, Davi; Santos, DalmoEnsuring the safe and controlled production of food during long-term manned missions is among the most important goals that future space crews will need to attain. Even using automation for crew time savings and food production optimization, a series of crew procedures will be required to start plant cultivation experiments in space or in analog environments, evaluate quality and safety factors, and measure biomass output and crew time requirements. But how can the educational process help to transform the younger generation into future space specialists? During the analog missions in the analog space station Habitat Marte, based in Rio Grande do Norte State, Brazil, the crew manage an aquaponic system for food crops (BioHabitat greenhouse) directly relevant to space habitats (Moon and Mars), and equally promising for regions affected by droughts. Though still an emerging technique for food production, aquaponics also promotes scientific literacy. It is a great tool for science education at all levels, from primary though vocational and university audiences. A school module provides several ways to enrich science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) classes. Through a “hands-on” approach it also enables students to learn about the research process and brings to light “meaning-making” which is a process of direct experience of an individual. Aquaponics can thus become a pleasant and effective way for students to study STEM content. In addition to expanding education on the environment, sustainability and coding, the Habitat Marte Educational Program (HMEP) seeks to bring the academy closer to the productive sector and communities, promoting the strategies of Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) to improve an efficient process of food production, through courses, technical visits and workshops, focusing on space spin-offs to vulnerable communities and youth advancement.Item Motivating for Space in Brazil(2020 International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2020-07-31) Rezende, Julio; Oliveira, Alvaro; Souza, Davi; Santos, DalmoIn Brazil, it is still a challenge to motivate children and youth to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. We believe that Space can be a trigger to inspire engagement with scientific aerospace careers, a promising area to new jobs. This research has identified relevant initiatives in operation in Rio Grande do Norte State (Brazil): Mars Society Brazil, Space Forum, and Habitat Marte. The Mars Society Brazil was established during the first semester of 2019. Since its creation, students have become a crucial part of the activities demonstrating enthusiasm and commitment. The Society is an important driving force in establishing an agenda of debates, skills development, and popularization of research and science. Mars Society Brazil, under the coordination of a professor, is evaluating strategies to enlarge the group and to present a higher impact in the local scientific community. The Mars Society Brazil community, among many activities planned, offers use of scientific NASA and ESA public tools to explore deeper learning about Space. The group is using Facebook and WhatsApp to build a sense of community. The empowerment of students has been a key and positive element to Mars Society Brazil operations. They are committed to defining a clear roadmap to apply space science in their daily lives and in research. Rio Grande do Norte Space Forum is another activity developed to share knowledge and content related to Space. Since inaugural activities in August 2018, six meetings have brought debates and lectures by representatives from academia, government, and industry. The Mars analog research station, Habitat Marte, has also developed lectures and invited technical visits that also help to share an awareness about Space. The initiatives are helping to generate a common, active community that shares complementary knowledge contributing to the creation of an integrated vision for Space in Brazil.