The Hawai‘i Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HI-SEAS) is a Mars and Moon exploration analog research station, currently operated by the International MoonBase Alliance.

Located approximately 8,200 feet above sea level, the HI-SEAS habitat is a 1,200 square foot dome located on a Mars-like site on the Mauna Loa volcano on Hawai‘i Island. HI-SEAS has been the home to five successful long-duration (4 to 12 month) NASA Mars simulation missions and tens of other analog space missions in collaboration with multiple space agencies, companies, and organizations worldwide.

(Banner Image: A SENSORIA M3 crew member on a night moonwalk, taken by Epic Tours)

 
 
 
 

 
PHOTO: Michaela Musilova/HI-SEAS

PHOTO: Michaela Musilova/HI-SEAS

Learn about HI-SEAS’ mission, history, and achievements.

PHOTO: Michaela Musilova/HI-SEAS

PHOTO: Michaela Musilova/HI-SEAS

From missions for NASA to new ventures for the International MoonBase Alliance, see what’s ahead.

PHOTO: Michaela Musilova/HI-SEAS

PHOTO: Michaela Musilova/HI-SEAS

Interested in speaking with a HI-SEAS rep about signing up for the next mission?

 

 

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Slate, March 2020

 

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