Astronaut Matthias Maurer poses with gear for the SQuARES study to help improve the design of future space craft and habitats.
iss066e129773 (Jan. 28, 2022) — ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Matthias Maurer poses with a ruler and color chart abaord the International Space Station’s Unity module. To his rear, are NASA Flight Engineers Mark Vande Hei and Kayla Barron. The ruler and chart are used for the SQuARES study looking at how crew members use different objects and spaces over time. This investigation may provide information that helps improve the design of future space craft and habitats.