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I don't think this factor can be so quickly discarded. Although I admit it was VASTLY more luxurious than this proposed mission, people endured Mars 500 without even getting to go anywhere at all.
The tiny size might be all the difference between success and failure. After all Mars 500 would be more like a mansion compared to a prison cell. There are all sorts of people, though. If you find the right person for the job, it might be just fine.
As any sci-fi enthusiast may predict, however, people that seem right for the job may not be immune to cracking under the pressures and monotony of the mission.
I think the idea of "space madness" (or whatever) is older than actual space flight, is well recognized, and its threat is acknowledged or maybe even feared.
Why not send 1 person? I think a solitary mission could have a much greater chance of success than a double, given no interpersonal conflict, halved life support requirements, more space, etc. If theyre lonely they can write letters (emails)
Of course the psychologists would probably have a fit over that. Somehow people that thrive on independent work are labelled as antisocial & bad due to their natural personality.