18 minutes agoNASA looking for jokers for new Mars mission
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)Astronauts are traditionally serious and understanding people who can be trusted to direct equipment worth billions of dollars. But for the mission to be successful in Mars, they have to have a joker, found according to NASA research. The sense of humor will be of vital importance to any team in order to [...]
The sense of humor will be of vital importance to any team in order to maintain morality on the two-year trip to March, which could happen in 2030.
The joker's role will be tested in the NASA mission simulations in Central Houston, Texas.
The “rups work best when they have someone who can take on the role of clown”, Jeffrey Johnson, professor of anthropology at Florida University, said.
As it has been said, these people have the ability to keep them all together, to fill the gaps when tensions arise, and they really build up morality.
People like to have around themselves people who can. When you live a long time with someone in a limited space, tensions can be exacerbated. It's vital to have someone who'll try to make everybody agree, so they can do the job, reach the destination and return”, he stressed.
Being funny, though, is not enough to earn the job. That person also has to be brilliant scientist and engineer, and be able to pass through rigorous training regimen, broadcasting Inseder.
