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OCHMO-TB-031 Exercise Overview
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The human cardiovascular and skeletal muscle systems have evolved to meet the challenges of upright posture in the Earth’s gravitational…

Aug 28, 2025
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Human-Rating and NASA-STD-3001
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What is Human-Rating? Human-rating is a critical certification process that validates the safety, reliability, and suitability of space systems—including orbiters, launch…

Aug 15, 2025
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Human Rating Guidance
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Applying Human Rating to theNASA-STD-3001: An Overview NASA-STD-3001, NASA Spaceflight Human-System Standard Volume 1 and 2, establishes Agency-level technical requirements…

Aug 14, 2025
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OCHMO-TB-004 Carbon Dioxide
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Relevant NASA-STD-3001 Technical Requirements Volume One Volume Two Background Main Symptoms of CO2 Toxicity (Hypercapnia) These symptoms represent potential side-effects…

May 20, 2025
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OCHMO-MTB-003 Urinary Health
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Relevant NASA-STD-3001 Technical Requirements Volume One Volume Two Physiology Spaceflight is associated with many factors which may affect crewmember urinary…

May 20, 2025
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Risk of Venous Thromboembolism During Spaceflight
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In October 2024, NASA’s Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer (OCHMO) initiated a working group to review the…

Mar 14, 2025
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NASA Spaceflight Human System Standard Volume 2: Human Factors, Habitability, and Environmental Health
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NASA-STD-3001 Volume 2 covers human-related vehicle system design and operations requirements that will maintain astronaut safety and promote performance. While…

Feb 18, 2025
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OCHMO Mission-Enabling Assessments
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Mission-enabling assessment plays a crucial role in NASA’s long-term success by addressing essential questions requiring rapid response to support further…

Jan 17, 2025
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Hydrogen Sulfide Independent Assessment
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NASA’s Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer (OCHMO) assembled a small working group to review hydrogen sulfide Spacecraft…

Jan 17, 2025
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