Artemis 2 mission: Astronauts become science experiments – how will this impact space travel?
NASA's upcoming Artemis 2 mission takes a unique turn. Astronauts will participate in human science experiments during their lunar flyby. This innovative approach aims to gather crucial data about the effects of deep space travel. Researchers hope to understand how the human body adapts to prolonged exposure.
The AVATAR project plays a key role. It involves using digital twins to predict astronaut health risks. Over 30 experiments will monitor physiological and psychological changes. This includes assessing bone density loss, a common concern in space.
Data collected will be vital for future, longer missions. NASA aims to revolutionize astronaut health and medicine for Mars exploration. Approximately 10 terabytes of data are expected to be generated.
These findings could significantly improve long-duration spaceflight. Future missions will benefit from a deeper understanding of human resilience in space.
