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Vadim Gushin1, Oleg Ryumin1, Olga Karpova1
1Russian Federation State Scientific Center - Institute of Biomedical Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia.
Frontiers in Physiology
|November 22, 2021
Summary
This article reviews Russian psychological support strategies for spaceflight, detailing current and future methods for manned interplanetary missions. It addresses psychological challenges and mitigation techniques for long-duration space exploration.
Area of Science:
- Space Psychology
- Human Factors in Aviation and Spaceflight
Background:
- Orbital space flights present unique psychological challenges.
- Experience from Russian space programs offers insights into managing astronaut well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of Russian psychological support for space missions.
- To evaluate existing and potential procedures for interplanetary flights.
- To identify psychological stressors and countermeasures for autonomous spaceflight.
Main Methods:
- Review of Russian space program documentation and research.
- Analysis of psychological support procedures.
- Identification of psychological risk factors and coping strategies.
Main Results:
- Established protocols for psychological support in orbital flights.
- Potential application of these protocols to future interplanetary missions.
- Identification of key psychological challenges in autonomous long-duration flights.
Conclusions:
- Russian experience provides a valuable foundation for psychological support in space exploration.
- Proactive identification and management of psychological stressors are crucial for mission success.
- Further development of psychological countermeasures is needed for future deep space missions.
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