AstronautLife
Nasal congestion is really common among ISS astronauts
Nasal congestion is really common among ISS astronauts Nasal congestion is a common issue among ISS astronauts, affecting around 85% of them during their missions. Prolonged exposure to microgravity causes fluid to shift upward toward the head, leading to swelling and pressure in the sinuses, resulting in headaches, congestion, fatigue, and disrupted sleep. The study […]
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xBFQuxE9 es una caminata espacial? (Grados 5.oxA0a 8.o)
xBFQuxE9 es una caminata espacial? (Grados 5.oxA0a 8.o) A spacewalk, also known as an EVA (extravehicular activity), is when an astronaut leaves their spacecraft to perform tasks outside in space. To prepare for a spacewalk, astronauts train by practicing movements that are similar to those they will do in space, such as using tools and […]
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Navigation Technology
Navigation Technology NASA scientists are working to improve navigation tools for crewed spacecraft and robots in space, enabling humans to explore farther into space safely. A current investigation called NAVCOM uses the ISS Ham Radio program hardware to test software for a system that could shape future lunar navigation, processing signals similar to GPS but […]
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Science Meets Art: NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Turns the Camera on Science
Science Meets Art: NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Turns the Camera on Science NASA astronaut Don Pettit recently completed a seven-month mission aboard the International Space Station as part of Expedition 72, contributing to research that benefits humanity and future space missions. Pettit demonstrated “science of opportunity” by experimenting with his surroundings, showcasing how art, science, […]
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