Caves on Other Planets Could Be Havens for Human Explorers
Tara Sattar Six astronauts are scheduled to descend 800 meters into the rich subterranean cave system of Sardinia, Italy. The team will reside deep underground for six nights, collecting data, performing experiments, and generally adjusting to the reality of life in an otherworldly environment. The mission, called CAVES (Cooperative Adventure for Valuing and Exercising), aspires…