On July 3 (Moscow time), according to TASS, the Federal Medical Service of Russia (FMBA) is developing a ground simulation complex to train astronauts to adapt to working conditions on the surface of the Moon, marking an important step in preparation for future space exploration programs.
According to FMBA representatives, this project is considered one of the strategic priorities of the Russian space industry in the new period.
The simulation complex will recreate many environmental characteristics of the Moon so that astronauts can practice skills before participating in actual missions.
The project is likened to a "Moon training ground", where terrain, operating conditions in outer space and special situations that the crew may encounter during work on Earth's natural satellite are simulated.
Here, astronauts will practice outer space activities, including the process of leaving the module, airlocking operations, equipment repair and maintenance, as well as removing lunar dust before returning to the living area.
One of the most important contents of the project is the study of the impact of lunar dust on human health and technical equipment. Russian experts are developing defense measures, emergency handling procedures and risk mitigation plans related to this special type of dust.
In addition to technical factors, FMBA also focuses on the physiological and psychological issues of astronauts in prolonged stressful conditions. Tests on team coordination, mental endurance and work efficiency in isolated environments will be integrated into the training program.
In addition to simulation complexes, this agency also develops devices to help prepare human sensory and vestibular systems for zero-gravity conditions as well as sudden changes after landing.
Experts say that assessing the crew's ability to work immediately after landing will play a particularly important role for long-term missions on the Moon and further on Mars.
According to FMBA, the project combines many fields such as medicine, physiology, neuroscience and aerospace engineering. Russia currently sees this as one of the important foundations to ensure safety and efficiency for space conquest programs in the coming decades.
