Related Experiment Videos
NASA' s life sciences and space radiation biology
1National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, USA.
Advances in Space Research : the Official Journal of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR)
|January 1, 1984
Summary
Future space missions will involve astronauts in low Earth orbit and geosynchronous excursions for up to three months. Research will focus on physiological and psychological responses to spaceflight, supporting the Space Shuttle and Space Station programs.
Area of Science:
- Space Medicine
- Human Spaceflight
- Aerospace Engineering
Background:
- Upcoming space missions necessitate understanding human adaptation to prolonged spaceflight.
- Current research is vital for supporting the Space Shuttle program and the future Space Station.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline plans for human space missions over the next decade.
- To describe research on physiological and psychological responses to spaceflight.
- To identify key technical requirements for long-duration space habitation.
Main Methods:
- Review of planned space missions, including duration and orbital destinations (low Earth orbit, geosynchronous orbit).
- Description of research protocols for assessing physiological and psychological effects of spaceflight.
- Analysis of technical challenges for supporting extended human presence in space.
Main Results:
- Detailed mission plans for the next 10 years involving male and female astronauts.
- Comprehensive overview of research covering the full spectrum of spaceflight-induced responses.
- Identification of critical technical advancements required for long-term space habitation.
Conclusions:
- Research on human responses to spaceflight is crucial for mission success and future exploration.
- Technical advancements are essential for enabling extended human habitation in space.
- The outlined research directly supports the ongoing Space Shuttle program and the development of the Space Station.