Simulating
What with the opportunity to skip two harsh Muscovian winters, I doubt they’ll have much problem finding folks willing to take up the challenge.
Starting in 2010, an international crew of six will simulate a 520-day round-trip to Mars, including a 30-day stay on the martian surface. In reality, they will live and work in a sealed facility in Moscow, Russia, to investigate the psychological and medical aspects of a long-duration space mission. ESA is looking for European volunteers to take part.
Found via Slashdot. The first comment won the internets for the week.
