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Frequently Asked Questions

about the Scott Carpenter Space Analog Station

  1. How much does it weigh?
    21,000 lbs (10.5 tons)

  2. How long did it take to build?
    From design to finished product, about a year.

  3. How much did it cost?
    Fully outfitted, $71,500.

  4. How deep can it go?
    It's crew is limited by decompression constraints to 27', but the station can go much deeper.

  5. How did the aquanauts get their food?
    Dry transfer boxes brought them supplies every day.

  6. How many people have been in the station underwater?
    The station accumulated over 60 person days, and many people have visited the station underwater.

  7. How big is it?
    About the size of a family van.

  8. How many people can it hold?
    Four for short visits and three for 24 hours or more.

  9. Where does its breathing air and power come from?
    Power and air are supplied to the station from the surface through either a supply pod, or directly from shore.

  10. Will the station be used as a space analog again?
    Yes. Missions are intended for 1998 and beyond.

  11. How many stations like this are there in the world?
    Four: the Carpenter Station, Jules, MarineLab and Aquarius.

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