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As NASA plans future human exploration missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, new and unique challenges emerge — like communication delays and limited return-to-Earth options — so enhanced medical care capabilities are critical. Crews will need non-invasive imaging technology to diagnose medical conditions, like broken bones or dental injuries.   Scientists at NASA’s Glenn Research […] The post NASA Glenn Tests Mini-X-Ray Technology to Advance Space Health Care   first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission is set to launch a four-person crew to the International Space Station later this summer. Some of the crew have volunteered to participate in a series of experiments to address health challenges astronauts may face on deep space missions during NASA’s Artemis campaign and future human expeditions to Mars. The research […] The post NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 to Support Health Studies for Deep Space Travel first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

What are the dangers of going to space? For human spaceflight, the first thing I think about is the astronauts actually strapping themselves to a rocket. And if that isn’t dangerous enough, once they launch and they’re out into space in deep exploration, we have to worry about radiation. Radiation is coming at them from […] The post What Are the Dangers of Going to Space? We Asked a NASA Expert: Episode 55 first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.