The goal is to increase the habitability in space and decrease physical and psychological discomfort for astronauts. The International Space Station (ISS) has been completed, and long-term missions have started to become the norm. It is necessary to consider crew members' mental health, which can...
During flight, the combined psychological, emotional, and social stressors on the astronauts must be monitored, along with other aspects of their health. The Health Maintenance Facility (HMF) will have the capability of providing preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic assistance for significant ...
The first human orbited the Earth for less than two hours in 1961. The twelve Apollo astronauts experienced up to 22 hours of walking on the Moon (Apollo 17). Beginning in 2000, the International Space Station (ISS) hosted 279 individuals from 22 countries who stayed in space...
Methodology In this qualitative study we will map the needs of future astronauts around potential mental health issues and psychological counselling. In-depth interviews were held with an astronaut and other individuals working in remote or extreme locations similar to a space environment to gain ...