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Medical guidelines for space passengers--II.

Russell B Rayman1, Melchor J Antuñano, Mitchell A Garber

  • 1Aerospace Medical Association, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA. rrayman@asma.org

Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine
|November 16, 2002
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Commercial suborbital spaceflights require medical clearance for tourists. A task force recommends individualized medical histories focusing on potential risks for short-duration flights.

Area of Science:

  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Space Tourism Safety

Background:

  • Commercial suborbital spaceflights are anticipated within the decade.
  • Spaceflight presents unique physiological stresses and limited medical care, necessitating pre-flight medical clearance for passengers.
  • Previous guidelines focused on long-duration orbital flights; a new approach is needed for suborbital tourism.

Framework:

  • The Aerospace Medical Association's Space Passenger Task Force reconvened to establish guidelines for suborbital flights.
  • Assumed flight parameters include small spacecraft (4-6 passengers), shirt-sleeve cabin conditions, 2.0-4.5 G accelerations, and ~30 minutes of microgravity.
  • Focus areas include space motion sickness, pregnancy, and conditions risking sudden incapacitation.

Implementation:

  • Medical screening for suborbital space tourists should be less stringent than for orbital flights.
Keywords:
Non-programmatic

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  • A comprehensive medical history is crucial for each potential passenger.
  • Individualized follow-up is recommended, concentrating on specific areas of medical concern.

    • Implications:

    • Establishes a framework for ensuring passenger safety in the emerging space tourism industry.
    • Highlights the need for tailored medical protocols for different spaceflight durations and profiles.
    • Supports the responsible development of commercial space travel by addressing health and safety considerations.