By Sheetal Kumari | December 6, 2024
Discover the unseen challenges astronauts face beyond Earth. From physical to psychological trials, explore the five major risks they encounter in space.
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Ionising radiation in space, including galactic cosmic rays and solar storms, poses significant risks to astronauts’ health and spacecraft during long missions like travelling to Mars.
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Space radiation includes ionising particles from cosmic rays and solar storms, posing risks to astronauts and spacecraft.
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Astronauts in space face isolation, sleep loss, and work overload, risking health and mission performance without constant Earth-like connections.
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Experts develop tools to monitor behavioural health, manage workloads, and use light therapy to align astronauts’ circadian rhythms in space.
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Astronauts face growing challenges in receiving instructions, new supplies, and medical care as they journey farther away from Earth.
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Weightlessness causes dizziness, bone and muscle loss, and vision issues, requiring astronauts to adapt to changing gravitational fields during missions.
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Maintaining spacecraft ecosystems involves balancing temperatures, pressures, lighting, and noise, while monitoring microbes and immune responses to ensure astronaut safety.
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Space alters microbial traits and immunity, increasing stress hormones and illness risks, necessitating research to safeguard astronauts in closed habitats.
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