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Beijing, China (XNA) May 21, 2010 Chinese space trainer Wang Yuan has been chosen as one of the volunteers for the Mars-500 test project co-funded by Russia and Europe. Another five volunteers include space lovers from Russia, Italy and France. It will take about 500 days to travel to Mars from the day of the launch to the return landing, so the test will take about 520 days. The volunteers will be living in a simulated space condition during the whole process. Wang Yue says he is very happy to be chosen and experience a very meaningful challenge. The Mars-500 test is being conducted by the Russian Federal Space Administration, Russian Academy and European Space Bureau. It is aimed at getting experience for a trip to Mars and to study the astronauts' psychology and physical state and work capabilities.
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Russia Announces Participants In Mars Flight Simulation MissionMoscow, Russia (RIA Novosti) May 20, 2010 The names of the participants in a 520-day simulation of an expedition to Mars were announced on Tuesday. Six main participants plus one reserve will take part in the experiment in the Mars-500 module, which will simulate all aspects of a journey to the Red Planet, with a 250-day outward trip, a 30-day stay on its surface, and a 240-day return flight. "The crew is likely to be headed by a ... read more |
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