Study: Astronauts hibernate to Mars — Astronauts in a hibernation state called torpor are strapped into modules with medical monitors. They are fed intravenously. SEI Study: Astronauts hibernate to Mars — Most units rotate to create centrifugal force, simulating gravity. This helps fight bone density loss that occurs in zero gravity. SEI Study: Astronauts hibernate to Mars — Large habitats can hold many travelers. That is particularly useful, if the ultimate goal is to colonize Mars. SEI Study: Astronauts hibernate to Mars — A small space ship for descending to the planet's surface is attached to a large torpor habitat unit. SEI Study: Astronauts hibernate to Mars — This habitat model does not spin, thus occupants travel through space in zero gravity. SEI Prev Next
