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…
Space, the saying goes, is hard. And the farther humans go, the harder it can get. Some of the challenges…
As NASA opens access to space by working with private industry, the agency is sharing its knowledge to ensure future…
Lee esta historia en español aquí. NASA has selected a new crew of four volunteers to participate in a simulated…
NASA is opening access to space for more people by working with private industry on the development of new commercial…
Editor’s Note, Jan. 26, 2024: The crew roster for this HERA mission has been updated. NASA selected a crew of…
In microgravity, without the continuous load of Earth’s gravity, the tissues that make up bones reshape themselves. Bone cells readjust…
NASA is funding eight new studies aimed at better understanding how the human body reacts to spaceflight. These studies will…
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio contributed to several human health studies while living in space for more than a year during…
Growing up as a woman of color in Alabama, Macresia Alibaruho turned to figures like actress Nichelle Nichols from Star…
A monster of a machine is now allowing NASA scientists to study on Earth the disorientation that astronauts may encounter…
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 —…
NASA and the National Space Grant Foundation have selected five universities to design systems, concepts and technologies to enhance capabilities…
College and university students have an opportunity to help design systems for future space habitats and exploration systems through NASA’s…
WASHINGTON — NASA and the National Space Grant Foundation have selected seven projects from six universities to participate in the…
