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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. Re:In Soviet Russia... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Mars mission mocks YOU!

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

    Mars Mission Mocks YOU!

  4. 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...

    --
    "Destroy science and religion. Science would re-emerge exactly the same; but not religion." - Penn Jillette, paraphrased
  5. Mars! You suck!! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Mars, yuor a weenie!

    Mars, yuor muddah wears army boots!

    Fun as that is, after 100 days or so that could get old.

    Especially after having to drink your own piss.

  6. In Formerly Soviet Russia... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Mars mission wants you!