NASA tests a combination of Mars exploration inside a volcano in Iceland

The US NASA space agency has tested a space suit that astronauts plan to use to explore the surface of Mars inside an Icelandic volcano as it prepares for launch a Mars space mission.

The MS-1 suit, made by Michael Lee at Rhode Island College to allow astronauts to travel on Mars, is based on the Z-2 space suit, unveiled by NASA in 2014.

According to the British newspaper "Mirror", the combination "Z-2" weighs up to 65 kg, while the new sophisticated combination weighs only 23 kg. It features a solid upper and torso, a bubble-shaped helmet and an inlet port at the back.

The harsh climatic conditions and unstable terrain of the active Grimsvoten Volcano provide an ideal simulation of the polar regions of Mars.

A team of experienced explorers and researchers visited the remote area. She spent six days in Grimmsfooten and stayed in one room with bunk beds without running water.

The researchers tested the suit's ability to withstand harsh weather conditions and constant exposure to the sun, and performed activities such as sampling and moving in an environment similar to that of Mars. Icelandic geologist Helga Kristin climbed an iceberg to check if the suit was suitable for climbing.

While the group was suffering from many weather conditions and some technical failures, the task was generally successful and the researchers found that the combination was excellent in terms of adaptability, as it could suit many people with different physical structures.