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Spaceports in Fiction Versus Reality: Debunking Myths

The portrayal of spaceports in fiction has long captured the imagination of audiences. From the bustling intergalactic hubs in “Star Wars” to the advanced facilities in Arthur C. Clarke’s works, the fictional versions often promise a future of effortless space travel and cosmopolitan charm. However, as commercial spaceports become an integral part of real-world plans for space exploration and tourism, it’s important to separate fact from fiction. This article debunks some of the myths perpetuated by fictional representations and offers a grounded view of what real spaceports are like and what they can potentially become.

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The Impact of Space on Astronauts’ Eyesight

The environment of outer space presents unique challenges to human physiology, including effects on vision. The absence of Earth’s gravitational pull in a microgravity setting has been shown to lead to a phenomenon known as Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome (SANS). This condition has been a subject of concern among researchers, clinicians, and space agencies due to its potential to adversely affect an astronaut’s ability to perform tasks that require keen eyesight.

What happened during the Axiom Space Ax-1 ISS mission that made NASA change the rules for future private astronaut missions?

NASA is changing the rules for Private Astronaut (PA) activities and behavior expectations for missions to the ISS. What is NASA changing and why?

Article: The Human Body in Space (NASA 2022)

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.

US and Space – 2002 Looking into the 21st-Century

20 years ago, what did the experts think was important to do in order to secure US leadership in space in the 21st-century? How have things progressed so far?