Virtuix Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: VTIX) announced that NASA has selected its Omni One platform for use in the Moon and Mars Exploration Analog (MMEA) mission, a year-long research program focused on understanding astronaut performance during deep-space missions.

The MMEA mission places four volunteer crew members inside a 650-square-foot habitat to simulate a full deep-space mission, including transit to Mars, surface operations, and the return journey. During simulated extravehicular activities, crew members will use the Omni One treadmill to walk, kneel, turn, and navigate virtual Martian terrain. Simulated activities include equipment inspection and repair, rock sampling, emergency response, and mission replanning.

The mission is expected to begin next year at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

"By enabling participants to naturally walk and interact with virtual environments, Omni One creates a more realistic experience that can help researchers better understand how astronauts may perform during future missions," said Jan Goetgeluk, Founder and CEO of Virtuix.

The NASA selection follows previous government contracts with the U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, Army, and Air National Guard, according to the company's press release.

Virtuix also disclosed that it is reviewing acquisition opportunities in the defense training and simulation sector, targeting companies with annual revenues between $10 million and $50 million.