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Crew Ends 100 Day Mars Simulation in Arctic

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the wtb-beer-burger-and-companionship dept.

Paul server guy writes "According to Wired Science the seven person F-XI LDM crew that has been stationed at the Mars Society's FMARS station has completed their unprecedented 100 day simulation. (Actually 101 days, because for 37 they lived on 'Mars time' adding 39 minutes to each day) According to the mission's remote science principal investigator Chris McKay, of NASA Ames. 'Their pioneering simulation of crew operations on Mars time is by far the best work on this topic ever done. It sets the standard for future Mars mission simulations.'"

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  1. Averting disaster by Verteiron · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Did someone club Anne and Sax and lock them in a room together until they figured out their feelings? 'cause that's gonna save a LOT of trouble. Trust me.

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  2. Re:Its not a simulation by ookabooka · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Yes, they would do routine simulated EVA's. So walking outside shortly after getting out of bed and seeing the sunset would probably be bad for the circadian rhythm :)

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  3. Re:OK... by Amouth · · Score: 0, Redundant

    sure i would go... jsut not on the second ship...

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