Kazakhstan has launched its first crew isolation experiment, 鈥淪ANA-1鈥� - a 10-day mission conducted under conditions closely resembling spaceflight.听
This project marks a crucial milestone toward developing a national astronaut training program.
Representing the Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU) in the project is Dr. Alina Gutoreva, PhD - Assistant Professor and Head of the Scientific Program at the AI Lab.听
She is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and implementing the mission鈥檚 research program.
Key directions of the mission include:
鈥� Crew psychology and behavior - overcoming stress, isolation, and confined environments.
鈥� Technologies and protocols - life support, communication, medicine, cognitive and physical performance.
鈥� Crew training - teamwork, self-regulation, and decision-making under resource constraints.
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The experiment collects data on how isolation affects sleep, cognitive function, and overall health, providing a foundation for future research in space medicine and behavioral science.
The 鈥淪ANA-1鈥� mission serves as a general rehearsal for future spaceflights. It helps assess changes in sleep, attention, and mood, as well as test communication systems, scientific protocols, and equipment.
Kazakhstan plans to develop its own astronaut training program - and it is possible that the country鈥檚 fourth astronaut will be a woman.
This project opens new horizons for Kazakh science and inspires a new generation of researchers.
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KBTU proudly recognizes the contribution of its scientists to space research and wishes Dr. Alina Gutoreva continued success in her scientific mission.