These NASA Manikins- Zohar, Helga and Campos- set to be shot into space

When NASA launches the Artemis 1 mission using the Space Launcher System later this year, the Orion spacecraft, although unmanned, will carry 3 manikins called Zohar, Helga and Campos to space as human stand-ins for various tests and studies.

NASA will send 3 manikins named Zohar, Helga and Campos as passengers aboard the Orion spacecraft as part of the Artemis 1 mission. They will be retrofitted with a vast number of sensors to conduct tests regarding the spaceflight, according to NY Post. (NASA)

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1/5 NASA will send 3 manikins named Zohar, Helga and Campos as passengers aboard the Orion spacecraft as part of the Artemis 1 mission. They will be retrofitted with a vast number of sensors to conduct tests regarding the spaceflight, according to NY Post. (NASA)

NASA says that Zohar and Helga will be fitted with radiation sensors to study the exposure and effect of radiation during the spaceflight, as part of the Matroshka AstroRad Radiation Experiment. (NASA)

2/5 NASA says that Zohar and Helga will be fitted with radiation sensors to study the exposure and effect of radiation during the spaceflight, as part of the Matroshka AstroRad Radiation Experiment. (NASA)

Manikins have long been used by NASA for conducting various safety tests during the implementation of new systems such as the Crew Module Uprighting Systems. They will also be retrofitted with vibration and acceleration sensors (NASA)

3/5 Manikins have long been used by NASA for conducting various safety tests during the implementation of new systems such as the Crew Module Uprighting Systems. They will also be retrofitted with vibration and acceleration sensors (NASA)

Jason Hutt, NASA lead for Orion Crew Systems Integration said, “It’s critical for us to get data from the Artemis I manikin to ensure all of the newly designed systems, coupled with an energy dampening system that the seats are mounted on, integrate together and provide the protection crew members will need in preparation for our first crewed mission on Artemis II.” (NASA)

4/5 Jason Hutt, NASA lead for Orion Crew Systems Integration said, “It’s critical for us to get data from the Artemis I manikin to ensure all of the newly designed systems, coupled with an energy dampening system that the seats are mounted on, integrate together and provide the protection crew members will need in preparation for our first crewed mission on Artemis II.” (NASA)

The same manikins were previously used to test vibrations during the test phase of the Orion spacecraft. The purpose of these tests is to study and minimize the safety risks during the long space flights as well as preparation for the potential interstellar travel. (NASA)

5/5 The same manikins were previously used to test vibrations during the test phase of the Orion spacecraft. The purpose of these tests is to study and minimize the safety risks during the long space flights as well as preparation for the potential interstellar travel. (NASA)