In the United States began the selection of participants for simulation of flight to Mars
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For the experiment in Hawaii, right on the slope of the dormant volcano, Mauna Loa, has long been ready Complex of flight simulation to Mars, and now the organizers of the experiment of the University of Hawaii regularly holds international selection of possible participants. It is noted that for participation in this experiment requires healthy volunteers aged from 21 to 65 years, willing «to hold in confinement» a few months.
Among other requirements is the absence of bad habits, higher technical education, English language at a decent level and work experience in difficult circumstances. Those wishing to participate in the experiment can apply to 2 April. The leaders of the experiment noted that accept applications not only from Americans, so to try can anyone.
Participants have to perform a fairly complex program of scientific research, while being in complete isolation from the outside world. For their wards researchers will observe with the help of video cameras installed around the perimeter of the pavilion with an area of 115 square meters.
The First such experiment took place in 2013, the latter was supposed to start a month ago, but after a few days after the start was cancelled because of the reluctance of one participant to continue.
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