ISAGEVR1

Iceland Space Agency Glacial Expedtion w/ Volcanic Research Expedition 1

July 27 - August 4 2019

The ISA’s objective with ISAGEVR1 was to explore the potential of concept operations at the Grímsvötn location while field testing the MS1 Mars Analog Spacesuit in an arctic environment similar to what would be found on the martian surface. The data collected will inform the future of habitat and spacesuit design that can be used to train astronauts on Earth. Future research at this location will inform how astronauts can train to identify signs of Martian life, use geothermal energy, and explore how sources of frozen water at the polar regions of the Moon and Mars can be repurposed for rocket fuel, oxygen, hydroponics, and long-term human habitation.

 ISAGEVR1 was honored as an official Explorers Club Flag Expedition with TEC Flag 60.