For more than 50 years, NASA’s Human Research Program (HRP) has studied what happens to the human body in space. Researchers are using what they learn to design procedures, devices, and strategies to keep astronauts safe and healthy throughout their missions. This article reviews current status of research and plans.
Read More Article: The Human Body in Space (NASA 2022)As humanity ventures further into the era of long-duration space missions, the need to counteract the physiological impacts of prolonged exposure to microgravity has emerged as a key concern. Artificial gravity, a force that simulates the effects of Earth’s gravity, is seen as a potential solution to these issues. This article discusses artificial gravity and concepts for implementation.
Read More Artificial Gravity in Long-Term Space Travel: Concepts, Research, and ChallengesThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has selected seven companies to receive unfunded Space Act Agreements under its Collaborations for Commercial Space Capabilities Phase 2 (CCSC2) program. The agreements aim to advance private sector development of integrated capabilities in low Earth orbit (LEO) that will be commercially available within the next 5-7 years. Full details inside this article.
Read More NASA Selects Companies to Advance Commercial Capabilities in Low Earth OrbitThe environment of space is remarkably different from that of Earth. It exposes astronauts to conditions of microgravity, increased radiation, isolation, and confinement, all of which can potentially affect the physical and psychological well-being of space travelers. This article reviews the physiological and psychological effects that long-term space flight can have on the human body.
Read More Planning Crewed Missions to Mars: Understanding the Effects of Long-Term Space Flight on the Human BodyThere are currently 14 operational, planned or proposed Space Stations…
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