Tag: Space medicine
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NASA Astronaut Demonstrates How to Weigh Yourself in Space on the ISS
How do you weigh yourself without gravity? On Earth, weighing yourself is a routine act powered by gravity. In space, the absence of a strong gravitational pull means traditional scales don’t work the same way. This week aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronauts shed light on how crew members measure mass and track bodily…
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NASA Astronaut Demonstrates How to Weigh Yourself in Space on the ISS Week of Nov. 17–21, 2025
How do you weigh yourself in space? Weighing yourself in space sounds like a paradox. In microgravity, objects don’t pull toward the Earth the same way they do on the surface. Yet the International Space Station (ISS) and its crew still need to understand mass and how it affects everything from exercise routines to docking…
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Canadian research shaping a healthier future on Earth and in space
Introduction: Canada’s research mission for a healthier future From laboratories on Earth to missions in space, Canadian research is expanding the frontiers of health, well-being, and resilience. The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has long championed scientific excellence, not only to explore the cosmos but to translate discoveries into tangible benefits for Canadians and global communities.…
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Overview of NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,168: Space Life Science Research Highlights (Oct 3, 2025)
Introduction to NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,168 The NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List for October 3, 2025, captures a snapshot of active space life science research and notable papers that derive from NASA support. This issue spans physiology in microgravity, cardiovascular countermeasures, space agriculture, microbiome interpretation, and explorations into how the space environment reshapes…
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Bacteria Survive Space Launch and Re-entry: Implications for Mars Missions
Groundbreaking Real-World Test Shows Bacteria Endure Spaceflight Stresses A new Australian-led study has demonstrated that the spores of Bacillus subtilis, a bacterium closely linked to human health, can endure the extreme conditions of a rocket launch and re-entry. The research tested rapid acceleration, short bursts of microgravity, and rapid deceleration, revealing that these hardy spores…
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Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen Aims for Artemis II Moon Flight in 2026
Overview: A Historic Step for Canada in Artemis II Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is on track to fly to the moon in early 2026 as part of NASA’s Artemis II mission. This milestone would make Hansen the first non-American to travel beyond low Earth orbit, a historic achievement that underscores Canada’s growing role in deep-space…
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Canada’s Jeremy Hansen Prepares for Artemis II: A Groundbreaking Moon Mission in 2026
Canada’s Historic Artemis II Mission: A Brief Overview Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is on track to fly to the Moon in early 2026 as part of NASA’s Artemis II mission. This bold voyage marks the first time a non-American will travel beyond low Earth orbit, signaling a milestone for Canada in the era of renewed…
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Canada’s Jeremy Hansen Prepares for Artemis II: A Bold Leap Beyond LEO in 2026
Canadian Astronaut Sets Sights on the Moon In a milestone for Canadian spaceflight, astronaut Jeremy Hansen is training for Artemis II, a mission that aims to take humans beyond low Earth orbit. Slated for early 2026, the flight would make Hansen the first non-American to travel past low Earth orbit and toward the Moon as…