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The Physical Perils of Space Travel
This chapter examines the significant health risks astronauts face during extended space missions, particularly in low gravity conditions. It highlights issues like muscle atrophy, bone density loss, and the impact of hypomagnetic fields on mitochondrial function, raising concerns for future deep space colonization. The chapter emphasizes the urgent need for solutions to safely adapt humans for prolonged space travel.
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