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Human Spaceflight and Aviation Standards
The Human Spaceflight and Aviation Standards Team continuously works with subject matter experts and with each space flight program to provide the best technical requirements and implementation documentation to support the development of new programs.
Technical Briefs
Human Physiology and Behavioral Health
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ISS032-E-011701 (4 Aug. 2012) — NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, Expedition 32 flight engineer, equipped with a bungee harness, exercises on the Combined Operational Load Bearing External Resistance Treadmill (COLBERT) in the Tranquility node of the International Space Station.
Medical Care
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Astronaut Scott Kelly gives himself immunization
Mishaps
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Orion crew module re-entry concept graphic
Vehicle Systems
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“The Martian Rover” concept
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All Technical Briefs
Human Spaceflight Newsletters
The OCHMO Standards team generates newsletters to inform the community on changes to requirements and to solicit input on future needs. See links below for past newsletters.
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Human Spaceflight Newsletters
Explore Standards
Human Spaceflight Standards
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Chief Health and Medical Officers Spaceflight Mishap Investigation Flight Surgeon Handbook
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Aviation Medical Certification Standards
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Vehicle Acceleration Limits Library
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Decompression Sickness Prebreathe Reference Library
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Aerospace Medical Certification Standard
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Human Integration Design Handbook
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Commercial Destinations in Low Earth Orbit
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