Tag: Space medicine
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NASA Announces Early ISS Departure Timeline for Medical Evacuation
Nasa Announces Timeline for Early ISS Departure on Medical Grounds In a development that underscores the fragility and resilience of space missions, NASA has disclosed the plan to begin an emergency medical evacuation (medevac) from the International Space Station (ISS) due to a serious health issue affecting one of the crew members. While details of…
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NASA Reveals Timeline for First Medical Evacuation from the ISS
Overview: A Medical Emergency in Space NASA has disclosed the planned schedule for the first medical evacuation from the International Space Station (ISS) following a serious illness affecting one of the crew members. While NASA did not reveal the exact medical details of the astronaut, officials confirmed the issue was grave enough to trigger contingency…
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From Rubber to Rockets: Cosmic Coat Shields Medicines in Space
Overview: A Practical Solution for Space Tourism and Exploration As space agencies and private ventures eye extended stays and travel beyond Earth orbit, protecting the integrity of medicines becomes as crucial as safeguarding astronauts. A cross-border collaboration between Sunway University in Malaysia and Monash University Malaysia has introduced a promising material that could preserve the…
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From Rubber to Rockets: Malaysia’s Cosmic Coat Shields Medicines from Space Radiation
From Rubber to Rockets: The Cosmic Coat Breakthrough In a bold stride toward sustainable deep-space exploration, researchers from Sunway University and Monash University Malaysia have unveiled a novel material designed to shield medicines from the harsh radiation of outer space. The project, nicknamed the “Cosmic Coat,” blends advanced polymers with radiation-absorbing additives to create a…
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From Rubber to Rockets: The Cosmic Coat Protecting Medicines in Space
Overview: A New Shield for Spacebound Medicines As humanity maps longer voyages beyond Earth, safeguarding the integrity of medicines becomes as crucial as shielding astronauts. A collaborative effort between Sunway University and Monash University Malaysia has yielded a novel solution: the Cosmic Coat, a radiation-shielding coating designed to protect pharmaceutical products in space environments. This…
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Periods in Space: Navigating Menstruation on Long-Duration Missions
Introduction: A question that sparked a broader conversation Long before humans aimed for Mars, questions about how spaceflight would affect the female body were already shaping mission planning. One anecdote often cited is about Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. When asked if 100 tampons would be the right number for a week-long…
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Periods in Space: A Practical Guide to Menstrual Health on Long-Duration Missions
Introduction: The Challenge of Menstruation Beyond Earth Periods in space present a unique challenge for long-duration missions. From Sally Ride’s era-tilting question about the right number of tampons to modern research on menstrual management, space health teams have continually adapted to ensure comfort, safety, and mission success. This article examines how menstruation is managed in…
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Periods in Space: A Leap for Long-Term Space Missions
Introduction: A Small Step, A Big Challenge From the days of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, spaceflight has always pushed the boundaries of human physiology and logistical planning. While the science of propulsion and life support often grabs headlines, everyday human needs—like menstruation—pose unique questions for long-duration missions. Periods in space are…
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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…