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Establishing Crew Exposure Limits of Martian Dust
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Background Human exploration of Mars will expose crews to a persistent, fine particulate environment whose physicochemical properties and health implications…

Jul 21, 2026
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Establishing a VTE Risk Score for Astronauts Algorithm
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In April 2026, NASA’s Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer (OCHMO) initiated a working group to review updated…

Jul 17, 2026
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OCHMO Technical and Medical Brief Collections
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Technical Briefs are available for standards that offer technical data, background, and application notes for vehicle developers and medical professionals. These…

Jan 2, 2026
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Fundamentals of Human Health
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Astronauts traveling in space are faced with both common terrestrial and unique spaceflight-induced health risks. The primary focus of NASA…

Jan 2, 2026
Encyclopedic Reference
Vehicle Systems, Interfaces, Structure & Environmental Design
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Spaceflight vehicles designed for human habitability must follow design considerations that accommodate the daily functions of the astronauts living onboard,…

Jan 2, 2026
Encyclopedic Reference
Safety, History, Contingency, & Mishaps
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Safety of all systems and vehicles is a priority to protect human occupants participating in spaceflight missions. NASA heavily relies…

Jan 2, 2026
Encyclopedic Reference
Medical Operations and Clinical Care
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NASA emphasizes the importance of comprehensive astronaut health. Considerations for the protection of astronaut health span a continuum across a…

Jan 2, 2026
Encyclopedic Reference
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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