👉 The Hawaii Project, officially known as the Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HI-SEAS), is a long-term, year-round research initiative located on the remote island of Kauai, Hawaii. It simulates an extended mission to Mars by creating an isolated, self-sustaining environment where scientists and astronauts can study the psychological, sociological, and operational challenges of deep space exploration. Participants live and work in a large, domed habitat for 24 months, replicating the conditions of living on Mars, including limited communication with Earth and a controlled ecosystem. This project aims to test mission strategies, crew dynamics, and survival techniques essential for future human missions to the Red Planet, providing invaluable insights into the feasibility and human aspects of long-duration space travel.
