Human Research Program Articles
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From navigating the depths of the human mind to exploring the vastness of space, Dr. Alexandra (Sandra) Whitmire helps lead…
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Space, the saying goes, is hard. And the farther humans go, the harder it can get. Some of the challenges…
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As NASA opens access to space by working with private industry, the agency is sharing its knowledge to ensure future…
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Lee esta historia en español aquí. NASA has selected a new crew of four volunteers to participate in a simulated…
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NASA is opening access to space for more people by working with private industry on the development of new commercial…
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Editor’s Note, Jan. 26, 2024: The crew roster for this HERA mission has been updated. NASA selected a crew of…
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In microgravity, without the continuous load of Earth’s gravity, the tissues that make up bones reshape themselves. Bone cells readjust…
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NASA is funding eight new studies aimed at better understanding how the human body reacts to spaceflight. These studies will…
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NASA astronaut Frank Rubio contributed to several human health studies while living in space for more than a year during…
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Growing up as a woman of color in Alabama, Macresia Alibaruho turned to figures like actress Nichelle Nichols from Star…
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A monster of a machine is now allowing NASA scientists to study on Earth the disorientation that astronauts may encounter…
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Through Artemis, NASA astronauts are returning to the Moon in preparation for one day going to Mars. To better prepare astronauts…
Human Research Program News Releases
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Results from NASA’s landmark Twins Study, which took place from 2015-2016, were published Thursday in Science. The integrated paper —…
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NASA and the National Space Grant Foundation have selected five universities to design systems, concepts and technologies to enhance capabilities…
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College and university students have an opportunity to help design systems for future space habitats and exploration systems through NASA’s…
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WASHINGTON — NASA and the National Space Grant Foundation have selected seven projects from six universities to participate in the…