105-day isolation

The purpose of the experiment:

The purpose of the dry-run 105-day experiment, conducted in the frameworks of “Mars-500” project – obtaining and analysis of scientific-technical information for optimal organization of preparation and efficient conduction of the main experiment simulating all the stages of a manned flight to Mars.

The main tasks of the experiment:

1. Investigation of peculiarities of physiological and psychological adaptation of crew members to conditions of autonomous functioning;
2. Investigation of interaction of the crew with the personnel of the experiment controlling center at changed communication conditions;
3. Verification of medical-technical equipment and crew life support means and scientific equipment;
4. Specification of the list and content of organizational-methodological documentation.

The obtained data will be used for preparation and conduction of 520-day experiment, simulating a flight to Mars.