How a year in orbit prepares humanity for a journey to Mars
In short: As they approach the midpoint of their year-long mission, astronauts Scott Kelly and Mikhail Kornienko discuss the challenges of living aboard the International Space Station and the vital research being conducted to prepare for future Mars missions.
NASA's Scott Kelly, serving as Expedition 45 Commander, and Roscosmos Flight Engineer Mikhail Kornienko are presently completing a twelve-month journey on the International Space Station. As they approach the midway point of their stay on September 15, they are conducting various biomedical experiments. These studies aim to gather essential data on how long-duration exposure to weightlessness affects the human body, providing the necessary insights to help formulate planning for future human missions to Mars.
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