8legs: Nepal

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Archaeologists study the International Space Station and Everest to figure out 'how humans adapt in this impossible place where we have no business going'

Space archaeology methods are now being applied to Mount Everest to map how climbers interact with the environment over time.
The ISS team found a 'junk drawer' use for a Maintenance Work Area, challenging its original design purpose.
Everest base camp features a memorial landscape with a frequently repainted base camp boulder as a focal point for study.
National and cultural dynamics are expected to emerge from Everest imagery as they did in space habitats.
The researchers plan to crowdsource Everest images to expand the data and insights.
Researchers will document artifacts such as oxygen tanks, tents, and prayer flags to map human activity.
The project seeks to monitor changes at Everest Base Camp over time, similar to how photos tracked NASA interiors.
The ISS research influenced design shifts in Haven-1 by space-adaptation groups.
The researchers note that climbers often leave behind items, creating a memorial and logistical record.
The project contemplates expanding archaeology to other extreme environments like Antarctic stations and oil rigs.

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