Mars500: Photos From Russia's Mock Mars Mission

Daily Ration of Mars500 Crew

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Daily ration of one Mars500 crew member.

View to the Food Storage

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View inside the food storage module of the Mars500 mission.

Diego Prior to His 'Marswalk'

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Diego Urbina holding an ESA flag prior to his "Marswalk."

The First EVA

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Photo taken during the first EVA.

Mars500 Photo Taken During The First EVA

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Mars500 photo taken by Diego during the first EVA.

Mars500 Hatch to the Martian Lander

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Hatch to the Martian lander.

Mars500 Hatch to the Martian LanderAlexandr with the Greenhouse

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Alexandr is watering the plants in the greenhouse. Gardening is not only way to to remember life on Earth, but also provides the crew with fresh food.

Diego with a Medical Experiment

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Diego with a medical experiment.

Commander's Brains Being Examined

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Commander's brains being examined during the Mars500 mission.

Another Crew Photo of Mars500

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Another crew photo.

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