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[From Vostok to Mir: psychological aspects]
Kosmicheskaia Biologiia I Aviakosmicheskaia Meditsina
|November 1, 1988
Summary
Space psychology emerged as a distinct scientific discipline between 1960-1988, addressing crew selection, training, and well-being for long-duration space missions.
Area of Science:
- Space psychology
- Life sciences
- Human engineering
Context:
- Intercosmos research experience
- Clinical medicine achievements
- Flying personnel expertise
Purpose:
- Formulate and resolve theoretical and applied problems in spaceflight
- Optimize crew selection and training protocols
- Assess and maintain crew psychological status and work capacity
Summary:
- Space psychology evolved into an independent discipline from 1960-1988.
- It addresses critical aspects of crew selection, training, emotional status, and work capacity.
- Developed psychological reliability criteria for long-term space missions.
Impact:
- Enabled the development of psychological reliability criteria.
- Facilitates the maintenance of crew mental health.
- Ensures high work capacity during extended space missions.