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AMADEE-24 Science Series: Ultra-Wideband Sensor Based Localization of a Planetary Rover
Many planetary robotics applications require (semi-)autonomous rover operation for which localization is essential. During the ESA-ESRIC Space Resources Challenge in 2021 and more recently AMADEE-24 in Armenia in March 2024, we put a methodology where a mobile system first distributes […]
AMADEE-24 Science Series: Investigations on the indoor air quality – The IAQ-Habitat Experiment
Investigations on the indoor air quality (IAQ) of spaceships are rare and were mainly performed on the ISS and MIR and are not known from habitats. However, the situation is expected to be comparable with that in stations. Layouts of […]
AMADEE-24 Science Series: The Hort3space Hydroponic System for Life Support
Future space exploration missions, particularly those targeting Mars, will require astronauts to achieve a high degree of self-sufficiency, minimising dependence on Earth-supplied resources. One promising solution to this challenge is the cultivation of food using hydroponic systems, which offer space […]
AMADEE-24 Science Series: The GEOS Experiment – Mapping, Sampling, and Compositional Measurements
During the AMADEE24 mission in Armenia, the GEOS experiment focuses on geologic survey activities at the simulated Martian landing site. GEOS applies classic geological field survey methods to a simulated mission to Mars, drawing on the experience of the lunar […]
AMADEE-24 Science Series: EIEE – Emotions in Extreme Environments
Introduction: Anger, fear, boredom or awe! Living and working in extreme environments confronts astronauts, analog-astronauts, professionals working in extreme environments but also adventurers with a high variety of emotions and requires complex emotional regulation strategies. Yet they have been rarely […]
Book review: MARS. Photographs from the NASA Archives
The publisher TASCHEN, known for its visually stunning publications, has published a new space book entitled “MARS. Photographs from the NASA Archives”. The illustrated book is 340 pages long, multilingual (German, English and French) and weighs 2.92 kg. As the […]
AMADEE-24 Science Series: GeoPrep – Select Geological Samples for A Return to Earth
The GeoPrep Experiment – Optimizing the Process to Select Geological Samples for A Return to Earth: The analysis of rock samples allows us to unravel the history of a terrestrial planet. This includes its accretion, the tectonic and magmatic processes […]
The best pictures and videos of 2024 – 15 years of the OeWF in review
On the last day of the year, we reflect on the most significant moments of the OeWF year. From the successful Mars simulation in Armenia to the farewell of our 2nd CubeSat ADLER-2 and the advancement of our educational initiatives […]
AMADEE-24 Science Series: Staying Alive – The Role of AI in Crew Performance and Their Perception
Advances in automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years hold promise for support of long duration crewed exploration missions to Mars and beyond. Tools developed from these advances could assist in the maintenance of critical systems such as life […]