New Methodology for Analogue Study: Debriefing and Observation for Habitability and Quality of Life

The International Lunar Exploration Working Group (ILEWG) EuroMoonMars campaign from 2010 to 2013, carried out at the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) in Utah to test exploration procedures in Analogue Moon/Mars Base Infrastructure, featured a Habitability Project. Inside the station, the feasibility and limitations of human and robotic planetary exploration were investigated by two crews of seven and six members, respectively, for a period of two weeks each. This paper presents the development of the analysis performed by the crews on safety, performance, and comfort during living and working activities. During each mission the living conditions were investigated with the “Habitability Debriefing” developed as new methodology by Dr. Schlacht. The debriefing was performed by the crew members together at the end of each mission. The methodological aim was to identify each possible problem and problem solution covering all the human factor aspects related to human space missions