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The biomedical challenges of space flightSpace medicine has evolved considerably through past U.S. missions. It has been proven that humans can live and work in space for long durations and that humans are integral to mission success. The space medicine program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) looks toward future long-duration missions. Its goal is to overcome the biomedical challenges associated with maintaining the safety, health, and optimum performance of astronauts and cosmonauts. This program investigates the health effects of adaptation to microgravity: the nature of their pathologies, the effects of microgravity on pathophysiology, and the alterations in pharmacodynamics and treatment. A critical capability in performing research is the monitoring of the health of all astronauts and of the spacecraft environment. These data support the evidence-based approach to space medicine, incorporating past studies of microgravity-related conditions and their terrestrial counterparts. This comprehensive approach will enable safe and effective exploration beyond low Earth orbit.
Document ID
20040087946
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Williams, David R.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston TX United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2003
Publication Information
Publication: Annual review of medicine
Volume: 54
ISSN: 0066-4219
Subject Category
Aerospace Medicine
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
Mir Project
Review
Flight Experiment
Skylab Project
Review, Multicase
manned
STS Shuttle Project
short duration
long duration

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