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Long-Term Effects of Weightlessness

Posted by Hemos on from the elongated-spines dept.

MartinBartinFargo writes "The Age has an article detailing the long-term effects of weightlessness on the human body. Stage 1 of the European Space Agency study involved 14 male volunteers spending 3 months carrying out all activities whilst lying on their backs, Stage 2 is currently underway. "

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  1. doubting all space programs. by pmanheier · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    As a child I was really drawn into the space program, as many were. Growing up, however, added much skepticism to my view of organizations like NASA. The article mentions the oft-dreamed mission to Mars as a benefactor from this research. But really, what on earth is going to Mars gonna do for mankind?

    The money invested in such a pursuit could be used for an endless amount of other goods.

    I realize NASA has brought about many tech advances we might have not fallen upon otherwise, but then again, not all tech advances are good.

    Awfully general, I know, but a line of thought I see to be considered.

  2. I know by af_robot · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    why they didn't take female volunteers.

    Just imagine women with PMS onboard spacestation.