Last but not least: reality shows have an impact on space travel
During 500 days, six volunteers are to test a manned mission to Mars under almost real conditions. As announced by the European Space Agency ESA, the test is planned to start in spring 2008 with Russian partners in a Moscow suburb.
During 500 days, six volunteers are to test a manned mission to Mars under almost real conditions. As announced by the European Space Agency ESA, the test is planned to start in spring 2008 with Russian partners in a Moscow suburb.
According to the SDA, the volunteers have to get along in metal tanks on 200 square meters full of high-tech equipment for a year and a half and master a series of psychological and technical challenges. This is somewhat reminiscent of crammed
Would-be stars in a container. In fact, ESA researcher Marc Heppener admits that the project is similar to reality TV shows. At the same time, however, it is a "serious scientific experiment. Well, here's to science! And should Daniel Küblböck feel the urge for a little publicity again, he can throw himself into an astronaut outfit.
According to the SDA, the volunteers have to get along in metal tanks on 200 square meters full of high-tech equipment for a year and a half and master a series of psychological and technical challenges. This is somewhat reminiscent of crammed
Would-be stars in a container. In fact, ESA researcher Marc Heppener admits that the project is similar to reality TV shows. At the same time, however, it is a "serious scientific experiment. Well, here's to science! And should Daniel Küblböck feel the urge for a little publicity again, he can throw himself into an astronaut outfit.
