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NEK and SIRIUS

The Scientific International Research In a Unique terrestrial Station.

Active Mission

Welcome to SIRIUS, an Earth-based simulation of life in space. Through SIRIUS, NASA ran studies that probe how multicultural crews within Moscow’s NEK facility withstand and adapt to long-term isolation and confinement. SIRIUS missions last up to eight month. NASA is no longer participating in future SIRIUS missions.

Location

Moscow, Russia

Environment

Closed Habitat

HAZARDS

Isolation and Confinement

Mission duration

Up to Eight Months
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