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Human reproductive issues in spaceA review of reproductive functioning in animal species studied during space flight demonstrated that most species were affected significantly by the absence of gravity and/or the presence of radiation. These two factors induced alterations in normal reproductive functioning independently of, as well as in combination with, each other. Based on animal models, several potential problem areas regarding human reproductive physiology and functioning in the space environment were identified. While there are no current space flight investigations, the animal studies suggest priorities for future research in human reproduction. Such studies will be critical for the successful colonization of the space frontier.
Document ID
19920038271
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Santy, Patricia A.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Jennings, Richard T.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: Advances in Space Research
Volume: 12
Issue: 2-3,
ISSN: 0273-1177
Subject Category
Aerospace Medicine
Accession Number
92A20895
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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