Researchers Explore ‘Moon’ During Two-Week Simulation at HI-SEAS

by PISCES | Feb 3, 2020

Above: PISCES geologist Kyla Edison descends into a lava tube on the lower slope of Mauna Loa during an EVA (Extra Vehicular Activity) as part of a simulated lunar mission led by the European Space Agency last month. Credit: EMMIHS-III/HI-SEAS. Crew members suit up...

PISCES Prepares for Simulated Moon/Mars Mission at HI-SEAS

by PISCES | Jan 3, 2020

Above: The Hawai‘i Space Exploration and Analog Simulation (HI-SEAS) is a dome-shaped habitat nestled on the rugged volcanic landscape of Mauna Loa where teams of scientists research space exploration through simulated off-world missions. PISCES will join a simulated...

The HI-SEAS Habitat: Preparing for Lunar Settlement

by PISCES | Apr 1, 2019

Above:  Five simulated astronauts stage an EVA to repair an antenna during a two-week mission at HI-SEAS in March 2019. Credit: Musilova/HI-SEAS. By: Michaela Musilova, Director, HI-SEAS Dr. Michaela Musilova. Courtesy photo. The HI-SEAS habitat is located at 8,200...

PISCES Rover Gets Spotlight for Episode of ‘Space Craft’

by PISCES | Dec 18, 2017

Above: ‘Helelani’ perched outside the HI-SEAS Mars simulation habitat on the slopes of Hawaii Island’s Mauna Loa. PISCES’ planetary rover ‘Helelani’ and the HI-SEAS (Hawaii Space Exploration Analog Simulation) habitat will be featured in an upcoming...

#StudentAstronaut Trains for ‘Mars’ on Hawaii Island

by PISCES | Oct 4, 2017

Photo: #StudentAstronaut contest winner Julia Velasquez and Xploration Outerspace show host Emily Calandrelli strike a pose with PISCES’ Helelani Rover outside the HI-SEAS habitat on Mauna Loa. Hawaii’s continuing role in space exploration was highlighted in late...