The LunAres Research Station is an analogue habitat for manned space mission simulation and space technology development. Facility provides full isolation, laboratory/workshop equipment and smart telemetry system for gathering data. The research performed in the station is focused on the psychological and physiological impacts of the long-term extra terrestrial human presence. The simulation of isolation is supported by an artificial daylight system, monitoring of supplies and self-sufficient character of some systems. 

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The habitat is designed for a 6-member crew, providing 176m2 of habitable space and 250m2 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) area. It consists of 7 modular containers providing various functions and indoor conditions: BioLab (laboratory), Galley (kitchen +storage), Dormitory (private capsules), Operations, Gym, Workshop, Sanitary Module. The functional plan was determined based on the literature and existing references providing separation of noisy-quiet, private-common and dirty-clean spaces, while enabling fast access and productivity.

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Since the establishment in 2017, the research performed in LunAres station during 10 carried missions contributed to 26 scientific publications. The studies concerned medicine, psychology, architecture, sociology and engineering.