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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 14: F.9 Citizen Science Seed Funding Program proposal due date reset to January 22, 2026
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F.9 The Citizen Science Seed Funding Program (CSSFP) aims to incubate citizen science projects as they are being conceived or…

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GL4U Training Resources
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GeneLab for Colleges and Universities Training Resources GeneLab for Colleges and Universities (GL4U) GL4U is designed by NASA GeneLab in collaboration with the…

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Amendment 9: F.10 PRISM Final Text and Due Dates
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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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