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Background Human exploration of Mars will expose crews to a persistent, fine particulate environment whose physicochemical properties and health implications…

In April 2026, NASA’s Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer (OCHMO) initiated a working group to review updated…

Technical Briefs are available for standards that offer technical data, background, and application notes for vehicle developers and medical professionals. These…

Astronauts traveling in space are faced with both common terrestrial and unique spaceflight-induced health risks. The primary focus of NASA…

Spaceflight vehicles designed for human habitability must follow design considerations that accommodate the daily functions of the astronauts living onboard,…

Safety of all systems and vehicles is a priority to protect human occupants participating in spaceflight missions. NASA heavily relies…

NASA emphasizes the importance of comprehensive astronaut health. Considerations for the protection of astronaut health span a continuum across a…

The human cardiovascular and skeletal muscle systems have evolved to meet the challenges of upright posture in the Earth’s gravitational…

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


