"Year-long Isolation: Russian Space Sim Pushes Boundaries of Research"

Six Russian volunteers have begun a year-long simulated space mission as part of the SIRIUS project, studying the effects of long-duration isolation on human health and performance. The crew will live and work in a confined environment, mimicking the conditions of a deep space journey, including lunar flybys, moon landings, and rover operations. They will also face technical and psychological challenges such as equipment malfunctions and communication delays.