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Is "the right stuff" the right stuff?

J M Post1

  • 1The George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USA.

Space Policy
|May 1, 1989
PubMed
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Astronauts need more than just "the right stuff" for long space missions. While traditional traits remain important, further research into past behavioral reactions is crucial for understanding interpersonal dynamics in space.

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Area of Science:

  • Space exploration
  • Human behavior
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Tom Wolfe's 1979 description of US astronauts as 'sacrificial gladiators' highlighted traits like competitiveness and self-sufficiency.
  • These traditional astronaut qualities, collectively termed 'the right stuff,' were foundational for early space missions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the sufficiency of traditional astronaut qualities for long-duration international space missions.
  • To emphasize the need for systematic study of behavioral reactions in analogous environments.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical astronaut behavioral data.
  • Analysis of analogous environments relevant to long-duration spaceflight.
  • Exploration of interpersonal dynamics in isolated, confined settings.

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Main Results:

  • Traditional astronaut traits ('the right stuff') are likely necessary but not sufficient for modern long-duration missions.
  • Existing research on astronaut behavior provides a foundation but requires expansion.
  • Interpersonal dynamics present a critical area needing further systematic investigation.

Conclusions:

  • Future long-duration space missions require a broader skill set beyond traditional astronaut qualities.
  • Systematic study of past behavioral reactions and analogous environments is essential.
  • Understanding and managing interpersonal dynamics will be key to mission success.