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What Are the Dangers of Going to Space? We Asked a NASA Expert

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What are the dangers of going to space? Space might look peaceful from afar but it’s a harsh environment, especially for humans. From DNA damage to bone loss to making sure there’s enough food for long missions—space is tough. But NASA is working hard to keep our astronauts safe on every step of the journey. A NASA scientist explains what it takes.

NASA Biological and Physical Sciences Division Director, Lisa Carnell explains what it takes.

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Amendment 31: F.10 PRISM Additional Required Content
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F.10 Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon (PRISM) solicits development and flight of a science-driven suite…

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Amendment 30: Updates to the ROSES-25 Summary of Solicitation
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ROSES-2025 is an omnibus or umbrella solicitation that contains many program element appendices (listed in Tables 2 and 3) and…

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Amendment 29: F.6 Science Activation Final Text and Due Date.
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The Science Mission Directorate Science Activation Program encourages all people to actively participate in science through activities and resources developed…

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