Reported 7 months ago
Setting a record for the longest single space journey by an American astronaut at 371 days, extended stays in space have surprising effects on astronauts' bodies, impacting muscles, brains, and intestinal bacteria. Marking the end of the longest single spaceflight by an American to date, NASA astronaut Frank Rubio returned to Earth after spending time aboard the International Space Station. The prolonged time Rubio spent in space made his body vulnerable to various damages, shedding light on how long-term space travel affects the human body and the potential problems it presents, providing valuable insights for future deep space exploration missions, such as the planned journey to Mars lasting around 1100 days. Issues observed included muscle and bone loss, changes in vision, immune system responses, and alterations in genetics and microbiomes.
Source: YAHOO