Navigating Health Challenges in Space E-Book

Raimondo G. Russo

• Herausgeber: Springer Nature Switzerland
• Kategorie: Fachliteratur
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2025

Beschreibung

The book investigates the changes that the space environment causes on the human body and the challenges of living and working in space. It explores aspects such as weightlessness, radiation, and solar radiation, the impact on immune system, as well as the difficulties in meeting physiological needs, maintaining personal hygiene, and nourishment. The complex interactions of living conditions in space and how telecommunication technology can provide remote medical care are also analyzed. Furthermore, it examines the effects of space on various organs, exploring human limits and adaptations, and investigates the alterations in human physiology due to space conditions.

This book is a tribute to the dedicated individuals who have tirelessly pursued the frontiers of space research. It delves into the enigmatic realms of astrophysics and astrochemistry, shedding light on subjects that remain largely unexplored. It also aims to stimulate a greater understanding of space research, an activity often surrounded by mysteries and fantasies.