Advancing Torpor Inducing Transfer Habitats for Human Stasis to Mars

SpaceWorks proposes the development of an advanced habitat system for transporting crews between the Earth and Mars. This new and innovative habitat design is capable of cycling the crew through inactive, non-cryonic torpor sleep states for the duration of the inspace mission segments.#Under this effort, SpaceWorks will (i) Expand the Phase I medical team to address key challenges identified in the initial effort, (ii) Examine key habitat engineering aspects to further explore and refine design and identify further potential performance gains, (iii) Initiate prolonged hypothermia animal testing and evaluations through a leading medical research center, and (iv) Consider the#technology's impact on alternate exploration missions (Mars moons, asteroid belt, Jovian and Saturn system, etc.).

SpaceWorks proposes the development of an advanced habitat system for transporting crews between the Earth and Mars. This new and innovative habitat design is capable of cycling the crew through inactive, non-cryonic torpor sleep states for the duration of the inspace mission segments.

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