Students simulate lunar mission in Swiss Gotthard Fortress

Spazio tematico sasso san gottardo. airolo

The World War fortress of Sasso San Gottardo in Switzerland served as a secret military facility until 2001. Credit: UCG/UCG/Universal Images Group/Getty Images

No one has set foot on the moon for over 50 years — but interest in returning remains strong. In addition to large space organizations such as NASA, students are currently simulating a moon mission for the fifth time. They currently live in complete isolation for over two weeks in the middle of the Gotthard mountain range.


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