• makeshiftreaper@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    I also imagine you prep very differently for an 8 day mission vs a 6 month mission. In terms of physical fitness, trainings, family life etc.

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      4 months ago

      Psychological fitness, too. 8 days away from civilizations is a very different mental state to get into than 8 months away.

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        4 months ago

        Imagine being stuck in a space station 250 miles away from the human population for 8 months with one other person and they have some annoying roommate quirk, like snoring in their sleep

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          Imagine not being able to wank to your preferred porn because of fucking Houston.

          I hope they have Surfshark and Librewolf installed up there.

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      On the upside, it will be great scientifically to see how long term space living effects those not fully prepared for it. I’m sure they are better than your average earthling, but it will be useful to see how they compare mentally, physically, etc, to other long term astronauts.