Science Experiment: Scaled Observations and Planning of ExtraVehicular Activity (EVA)
The science experiments are some of the most important tasks of the Rio Tinto Mission 2011…
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A first review of the Rio Tinto 2011 Mars Simulation (+ mission report)
he Austrian Space Forum, in collaboration with scientists from 10 nations and the European Space Agency, completed a simulated Marsexpedition in the South of Spain (Rio Tinto region). This article gives a concise overview of the goals achieved during the […]
Mars Rover Phileas – Visiting Spain
When we communicate with humans we generally consider their personality as the defining trait. It biases us and our emotions. Are we friendly or hostile? Can we work together or do we go different paths? It is our ability to […]
Rio Tinto Mars Expedition 2011: Picture of the Day
Until 25th of April will post every day a picture of the day about the Rio Tinto Mars expedition simulation! 25. April 2011 That was our week! Watch it and enjoy! 24.April 2011 Farewell! After the debriefing on Friday in […]
What is Analogue Research?!
At first glance analogue research is a dreadful word. It sounds like analogue TV and a little out-dated. But that’s not the case, on the contrary. In order to understand what the term “analogue research” really means we have to […]
Why Rio Tinto?
So what is Rio Tinto and where is it? Rio Tinto is a river in the South of Spain which is flowing through the region of Andalucia. The river discharges about 100 km from the city Huelva into the Atlantic […]
All grand journey begin with a first step!
Teaser Trailer for “Rio Tino 2011 Spain – Mars expedition simulation”
Announcement of Opportunity for Rio Tinto Field Test 2011
Between 15.- 25. April 2011, the Austrian Space Forum and partnering institutions will conduct a set of field tests in the Spanish Rio Tinto area. The work will focus on the Aouda.X spacesuit simulator and astrobiology experiments w.r.t. the contamination […]
PolAres Aouda Spacesuit Simulator Glacier Test
A 19-people team members operating a spacesuit simulator? Yes, and each of them is necessary at an exceptional location for a Mars-analogue right in the heart of Europe – the Kaunertal glacier. Bright sunshine and high summer “Mars” temperature (ca. […]