Why astronauts spend days training in dark, wet caves
In short: To prepare for the isolation of space, an international crew of six astronauts is training in the Sa Grutta caves. This video explores how subterranean environments mimic the challenges of spaceflight.
The training involves six astronauts living and working underground for six days. By exploring the wetter regions of the Sa Grutta caves, the crew practices solving problems as a team in conditions that mirror the realities of space missions.
The cave environment replicates several critical aspects of spaceflight, including the absence of a day-night cycle, sensory deprivation, and minimal hygiene requirements.
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