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NASA conducted the CHAPEA (Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog) project, which involved year-long simulated Mars missions to evaluate food systems, human health, and behavioural patterns crucial for future space expeditions. The missions took place at Mars Dune Alpha, a 3D-printed habitat at Johnson Space Center, designed to replicate realistic Mars conditions. These analog missions are part of NASA's efforts to prepare for long-duration space exploration missions, studying crew performance under stressors like isolation and resource constraints typical of Mars environments.