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Russian Mock Mars Mission

Posted by samzenpus on from the stir-crazy dept.

sdriver writes "CNN reports that Russia is attempting a 500-day mock Mars mission. The article goes on to say, "six volunteers will depend on a preset limit of supplies, including about 5 tons of food and oxygen and 3 tons of water." Also, "Experiment participation is not solely reserved for Russian volunteers, institute officials added."

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  1. soviet mars by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    On Soviet Mars, they mock Russia. "HA! Weak humans."

  2. In Soviet Russia by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    Mars Mission Mocks YOU!

  3. Obligatory ISR joke by Dirtside · · Score: 0, Troll

    According to the article, in Soviet Russia, Mars missions mock you.

    Alternatively, in Capitalist America, uh... Mars missions are real? No, that can't be right...

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