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Fundamentals of Space Medicine (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2011)
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Fundamentals of Space Medicine (Hardcover, 2nd ed. 2011)
Series: Space Technology Library, 23
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About 1200 human space flights have been completed to date,
including more than 500 astronauts from various countries, for a
combined total presence in space of about 90 years. The 21st
expedition crew is currently in residence aboard the International
Space Station, continuing a permanent presence in space that began
in 2000. During that time, investigations have been conducted on
both humans and animal models to study bone demineralization,
muscle de-conditioning, space motion sickness, changes in immune
function, crew and crew-ground interactions, post flight
orthostatic intolerance, and the medical issues of living in a
space environment, such as the effects of radiation and the risk of
developing kidney stones. Results of these investigations have led
to fundamental discoveries about the adaptation of the human body
to the space environment. Gilles Cl ment has been active in this
research. This book presents in a readable text the findings from
life science experiments conducted during and after space missions.
"Fundamentals of Space Medicine, 2nd Edition" looks at the future
of human space flight and what comes next. For the next ten years,
the ISS will be a fully operational material and life science
laboratory with a permanent crew of six astronauts. A new
spacecraft named Orion will soon replace the Space Shuttle for
transporting humans to the ISS and later to the Moon and Mars.
However, many physiological, psychological, operational, and
scientific issues need to be solved before establishing manned Moon
and Mars bases. Finally, the emerging commercial sub-orbital flight
capability captures the imagination of both the public and the
scientific community. This book also identifies the showstoppers
that are foreseen for all these space missions, and what do we need
to learn to understand fully the implications and risks for space
explorers and space tourists.
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