How do astronauts prepare for the physical toll of a future mission to Mars?
In short: NASA personnel currently living on the International Space Station explain the realities of long-term spaceflight. This discussion highlights the ongoing research into how weightlessness impacts human biology during extended missions.
During interviews conducted on May 19, 2015, two NASA crew members shared insights into their time aboard the orbiting laboratory. One astronaut, who is extending his stay by an extra month, prepares for a return to Earth in early June. Meanwhile, his colleague is two months into a planned twelve-month residency.
This year-long endeavor, shared with a Russian cosmonaut, focuses on collecting biomedical information. By studying the effects of microgravity over an extended period, researchers aim to better understand the physiological challenges that must be addressed before humans can safely travel to Mars.
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