Long-duration Spaceflight Studies

Long-duration spaceflight studies explore how extended stays in space affect the human body physically and psychologically. Researchers examine impacts such as muscle and bone loss, cardiovascular changes, immune system functioning, and mental health challenges like isolation and stress. These studies help identify health risks and develop countermeasures to keep astronauts safe on missions lasting months or even years, like those planned for Mars. Understanding these effects is essential for ensuring human explorers can thrive during long space journeys beyond Earth orbit.