Anthrorack on the Spacelab D2 missionThe Anthrorack facility, launched on the German Spacelab D2 mission, and the experiments performed, are described. The Anthrorack was developed in order to investigate the physiological effects of microgravity on human beings. In particular, the following topics are reported on: cardiovascular system responses; body fluid shifts; pulmonary responses; human endocrinology and metabolism.
Document ID
19980006325
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other
Authors
Perry, Michael (European Space Agency Paris, France)