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Astronomy => In the Media... => Topic started by: Rick on Jul 15, 2009, 18:30:14

Title: Men emerge from Mars experiment
Post by: Rick on Jul 15, 2009, 18:30:14
Six European volunteers have emerged from a simulated space capsule in Moscow after spending more than three months locked inside.

They were part of an experiment into how astronauts might deal with the very cramped conditions and prolonged isolation of a journey to Mars.

The four Russians, a German and a Frenchman seemed none the worse for wear after their "trip".

More: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8150385.stm