Scott Carpenter Space Analog Station

Scott Carpenter Space Analog Station (SCSAS) is an underwater habitat used for aquanaut training and marine research. Named after Scott Carpenter, an American astronaut and aquanaut, the station is designed to simulate the conditions of living and working in space.

History

The Scott Carpenter Space Analog Station was established in the late 1990s as part of the NASA's Extreme Environment Mission Operations (NEEMO) program. The station was named in honor of Scott Carpenter, who was the second American to orbit the Earth and later became an aquanaut in the SEALAB II project.

Design and Features

The SCSAS is designed to mimic the conditions of a space station, with a focus on the isolation and confinement experienced by astronauts. The station is equipped with living quarters, workspaces, and life support systems. It is submerged in the ocean to simulate the weightlessness of space.

Use in Research and Training

The SCSAS is primarily used for training astronauts and conducting research in extreme environments. The station allows researchers to study the physiological and psychological effects of long-term isolation and confinement, which are key factors in long-duration space missions. The station is also used for testing new technologies and procedures for space exploration.

See Also

• Underwater habitat
• Aquanaut
• NASA
• Extreme Environment Mission Operations
• Scott Carpenter
• SEALAB II