International Mars Simulation Mission Begins in Armenia

An international mission to simulate life and work on Mars has started in Armenia. Scientists from 26 countries have chosen a region near Mount Ararat, which closely resembles the terrain of the Red Planet. Six 'astronauts' will live in isolation until April 5, only leaving their shelter in spacesuits, and there will be a 10-minute delay in communication with them, similar to the delay between Mars and Earth.