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SFU researchers create virtual reality experience to help astronauts manage loneliness in space

By: Yelin Gemma Lee, News Writer  SFU School of Interactive Arts and Technology (SIAT) professor Dr. Bernhard Riecke and his team of researchers created an earthgazing virtual reality (VR) experience to combat loneliness felt by astronauts on long journeys in space. The Peak interviewed Katerina Stepanova, a PhD student at SIAT and research team member to find out more. Stepanova discussed the effect of space travel on mental health. “Missions to Mars will take eight months [ . . . ] and that’s obviously a very long time to live in a confined space with a small group of other…

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