The hazards of space travel

EMBO Rep. 2003 Nov;4(11):1013-6. doi: 10.1038/sj.embor.embor7400016.

Abstract

Before sending out astronauts on an interplanetary mission, we need to investigate how the conditions in space affect human health. The International Space Station is therefore of huge importance to ensure the health of a spaceship crew travelling to other planets

Publication types

  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Cosmic Radiation / adverse effects*
  • History, 20th Century
  • Humans
  • Immune System / radiation effects
  • Space Flight* / history
  • Weightlessness / adverse effects*