Russia will build a unique “Moon test ground” for cosmonaut training
Russia’s Federal Medical-Biological Agency (FMBA) is developing a ground-based analog complex that will fully recreate the conditions found on the Moon’s surface. The project has been identified as one of the strategic priorities of Russia’s space program for preparing future interplanetary crews.
At the specialized training facility, cosmonauts will practice essential skills for working outside their spacecraft. They will learn how to safely exit a habitation module, maintain and repair equipment, and address the unique challenge of removing stubborn lunar dust after returning from the Moon’s surface. Specialists will also focus on developing emergency response procedures and assessing the crew’s psychological condition during prolonged periods of stress.
At the same time, FMBA research institutes are developing innovative simulators to prepare the human vestibular and sensory systems for the conditions of spaceflight. These technologies are expected to help scientists create training methods that will enable cosmonauts to perform complex tasks efficiently immediately after landing on the Moon. According to agency representatives, building such a facility is an exceptionally complex engineering and biomedical challenge that requires unique expertise at the intersection of physiology and advanced technology.
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