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How Lying In Bed For 60 Days Helps Astronauts

NASA's Curious Universe

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Keeping Astronauts Fit in Bed

This chapter explores a study focused on the health impacts of extended bed rest on astronauts and the innovative countermeasures being tested to combat muscle loss and balance issues. It highlights exercise programs, including a unique gamified platform for aerobic training, and the importance of monitoring astronaut health during missions to the International Space Station and beyond. The chapter showcases the collaborative efforts of research professionals aimed at preserving physical fitness for future expeditions to Mars and the Moon.

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