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John G Hardy1, Corey A Theriot2, Thomas Oswald3
1JES Tech, 16870 Royal Crest Drive, Houston, TX, 77058, USA.
NPJ Microgravity
|November 12, 2025
Summary
The Spaceflight Standard Measures project standardizes astronaut health research. This enables robust monitoring and comparison across missions, crucial for safe multiplanetary exploration.
Area of Science:
- Aerospace Medicine
- Human Physiology in Space
- Space Health Research
Background:
- Space exploration demands comprehensive understanding of astronaut health.
- Variability in mission durations and research methods hinders data comparison.
- Standardized data collection is essential for evaluating spaceflight-induced risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the objectives of the Spaceflight Standard Measures project.
- To detail the disciplinary components for monitoring spaceflight-induced human risks.
- To facilitate data access for future research and decision-making.
Main Methods:
- Integrated research study design.
- Standardized methodologies for data collection and analysis.
- Multidisciplinary approach to human risk assessment.
Main Results:
- Established a framework for consistent astronaut health monitoring.
- Enabled comparison of health and performance data across missions.
- Provided a model for collaborative, evidence-based spaceflight research.
Conclusions:
- The Spaceflight Standard Measures project is vital for advancing human spaceflight.
- Standardization enhances the ability to manage spaceflight-induced risks.
- This research model supports safe exploration of the Moon and deep space.
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