Analog Mars Station Design Team (NEST)
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Team Name
- Analog Mars Station Design Team (NEST)
NEST Leader
- Cihan Çelik (Civil Engineer, Smart Building Research)
About the NEST Team
The Analog Mars Research Station Design Team (NEST) is a MoEP team responsible for the planning, design, and construction phases of the MoEP analog Mars research station project.
The team works on areas such as engineering drawings, 3D visualizations, building cladding, and construction phases.
NEST’s Mission
NEST’s primary mission is to design and guide the construction of a MoEP analog research station that will simulate the living and working conditions on Mars.
It continues its activities within the framework of the “Service Purchase Agreement” and “Confidentiality Agreement” signed between MoEP and Öyler Company.
NEST’s Research Areas
The NEST team focuses on the following research areas and works in collaboration and coordination with other teams operating in these areas:
- Habitat Design: Design of a comfortable and functional habitat that is resistant to the extreme weather conditions and radiation on Mars.
- Research Station: Development of modular and low-cost analog stations.
- Robotics and Automation: Development of self-sufficient robotic, automation, and intelligent systems to automate tasks on Mars and minimize human intervention.
- Life Support Systems: Design and development of air, water, and food systems necessary to sustain human life on Mars.
- Energy Systems: Development and utilization of sustainable energy sources for Mars and the MoEP analog Mars Research Station.
Importance of NEST
The work of the NEST team is critical for manned missions to Mars. These studies will help us determine if human life is possible on Mars and develop the necessary infrastructure for future manned Mars missions.
The success of the NEST team has the potential to make Türkiye a pioneer in space exploration and colonization research. It also continues its work with great determination to move the MoEP Analog Mars Research Station far ahead of its peers.