Tag: PLOS One
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Not all alphas: Mars crews need diverse personalities
Study explores how personality diversity could shape Mars missions A recent study from Stevens Institute of Technology suggests that the success of future crewed missions to Mars may hinge as much on human psychology as on hardware. Using advanced computer simulations, researchers tested how different dominant personality traits within a crew influence stress, health, and…
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Mars Crews Need Mixed Personalities for Successful Missions
New research argues for diversity in astronaut personalities on Mars missions A new study from the Stevens Institute of Technology proposes that the most effective crews for long-duration Mars missions may not be those composed of a single dominant personality type, but rather teams that mix a range of traits. Using advanced computer simulations, researchers…