Crew 330 – Crew members

Célia Parnaud–Amy –Astronomer

 

“What I am most grateful for in the mission is the strength of our team, which will soon be flying off to the Utah desert!

In high school, my parents gave me a small telescope, and the first time I saw the Moon through it was a real revelation.

As the mission’s astronomer, I am extremely fortunate to be able to use the base’s telescopes, including several night telescopes that will allow me to see the magnificent starry sky of Utah ⭐️

The MDRS mission is a combination of human, scientific, and technological adventure. Thank you to my fellow adventurers for being here, and thank you also to all the people who have guided us. Thank you to my parents for the telescope that changed everything for me :))

I also hope that this mission will enable young people who have not previously considered this career path to learn more about space and perhaps decide to pursue it themselves. 🚀”

 

Julien Besson – Scientist

 

“After growing up in the Paris area, I had the opportunity to pursue my studies at McGill University, where I learned alongside students from all over the world. This experience made me realize that, despite our different cultures and perspectives, we were united by a shared ambition: advancing science.

Today, my role as Crew Scientist within MDRS Crew 330 allows me to contribute my small part to space exploration by testing new technologies that will also improve life on Earth.

But this mission goes beyond conducting experiments. In an increasingly uncertain world, I have my heart set on showing younger generations that believing in your dreams and in science is essential to building a better future.

Because a crewed mission to Mars is, above all, a human adventure: a collective experience that will push us to go beyond our limits, while keeping our feet on the ground.”

 

Adrien Saugnac – Journalist

 

“It will soon become a habit. Writing to you every day and sharing a month of human and scientific adventure, that is the journalist’s role.

I have always been passionate about science, especially space, which guided my studies. When I learned that students take part each year in a simulated Martian mission, I didn’t hesitate to apply. I enjoy discovering new things, facing challenges, trying to overcome them, and sharing these moments with others, making them even more meaningful.

As the mission journalist, I want to leave a lasting trace of what we will experience and feel, both for the crew to relive this intense month, and to welcome you into our daily life as seven humans isolated in the Utah desert.”

 

Adèle Ladagnous – Health and Safety Officer

“As an athlete, musician, and psychology enthusiast, I am sensitive to what drives us to excel. Whether on a volleyball court or during a mission such as the MDRS, success is inseparable from teamwork.

In my daily life, I am committed to taking care of my loved ones. I try to be a helpful and comforting presence for them. As HSO, my priority will be to take care of our crew and ensure our Physical and Psychological well-being.

Analyzing our cognitive performance in a confined environment is essential, because human adaptation remains one of the greatest challenges of future space exploration: how will we react, together, physically and mentally, when faced with the unknown?

I also hope to continue talking about our mission and my career path in schools and perhaps help young girls to envisage careers in science and… to dare!”

 

 

Lou Goiffon – Crew engineer

 

“I grew up in a family that taught me to be manual, creative and ambitious, between the ocean and the thermal of the Arcachon Basin, extreme sports and artistic activities, DIY and fiddling. This interest in space has therefore naturally grown with me, as space is a combination of everything that attracts me.

Since always, I have been driven by my desire to step out of my comfort zone and discover myself. I seek to create, explore, and make sense of what I undertake.

This mission is an opportunity for me to discover myself in a new environment, to forge strong links with my crew and to inspire younger people to follow paths they didn’t even consider. Being able to contribute to space research that impacts all fields is for me both a dream and a challenge.

As the mission’s on-board engineer, I can discover a new environment and put my creativity and technical skills to the test !”

 

Félix Marguet – GreenHab Officer

“Curiosity is, in my view, one of the most important qualities in a mission of this scale. It allows us to move forward, to build the project step by step, and to develop true scientific rigor as well. I believe, and this works out quite well, that it is a strongly shared character trait among all members of the crew.

For me, the MDRS represents a genuine human, scientific, and professional opportunity. When I first discover this mission, I immediately pictured myself in the station in the middle of Utah, without ever taking it for granted.

At first, you don’t think about everything that comes with it, and in particular, you don’t necessarily think about science outreach. Science outreach along with the other crew members, carries you forward when things are not going well and reminds you of the meaning of the mission through the intense curiosity of young students.”

 

Gaspard Thieulin – Commandant

 

“As a child, people sometimes said I had my head in the clouds. In reality, I’ve always had my head in the stars, dreaming of going to space one day.
As a practitioner of unusual and sometimes extreme sports, I love adventure and discovering new sensations. This passion is also what led me, in 2019, to apply for a mission at the MDRS. It was an unforgettable experience, shared with an exceptional Crew 206, with whom we lived through the intense moments of a simulated Martian life. In a few weeks, I will be heading back to Mars as the Commander of Crew 330. It is a tremendous honor and a great joy to take part in this new adventure, once again alongside an incredibly warm and highly skilled crew.I thank them for trusting me to lead and support them throughout our four-week mission, which I am very much looking forward to experiencing to the fullest.”