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How space can harm the human body

But scientists are working to mitigate these risks before sending people to Mars

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Spending time in space can harm the human body − but scientists are working to mitigate these risks before sending people to Mars

When 17 people were in orbit around the Earth all at the same time on May 30, 2023, it set a record. With NASA and other federal space agencies planning more manned missions and commercial companies bringing people to space, opportunities for human space travel are rapidly expanding.

The Conversation

Longterm Space Missions Can Be Dangerous — What Happens If Someone Dies in Space?

As space travel becomes more common, so does the possibility that someone might die along the way.

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'Ohioans in Space' mural to recognize state's astronauts in capitol

The U.S. state that has produced the fourth largest number of astronauts is set to honor four of its space travelers with a mural when "Ohioans in Space" by Bill Hinch debuts in the Ohio Statehouse.

Space

Why do some people get rashes in space? There's a clue in astronaut blood

A new study of astronaut blood finds that space travel reduces the expression of 100 genes related to the immune system.

WEKU

Mars Mission Endangered By Weakened Immune System Of Astronauts, Study Finds

Gene expression changes in white blood cells during space travel weaken immune system, increasing risk of infection.

Zenger

This Joseph Dirand-designed Space Capsule is set to take flight in 2024: book your seat

The new Zephalto Céleste Luxury Space Capsule was designed by French interior designer Joseph Dirand and is now taking bookings for 2024 round trips

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Science This Week | IIT Madras uses seawater to produce hydrogen, how space travel impact brains and more

Check out The Hindu’s science wrap featuring top 7 stories on new discoveries, findings, and studies in the scientific world from this week.

The Hindu

Buy or Sell for June: Virgin Galactic Holdings (SPCE)

Aerospace and space travel company Virgin Galactic Holdings (SPCE) soared high recently with the triumphant Unity 25 mission to space. But turbulent financial conditions appear to lie ahead. So, should you buy or sell SPCE this month? Read more to find out….

StockNews.com

Canada’s Big Flex in Space

The Canadarm started as a boring robotic appendage. Now the future of space travel depends on it

The Walrus

Hibernation artificially triggered in potential space travel breakthrough

If discovery is feasible in humans it could be used to send astronauts into suspended animation, say scientists

The Guardian - UK

New Study Suggests One Aspect of Space Travel Can Accelerate Aging

The microgravity environment could hasted age-related issues.

Inverse

William Shatner reflects on his new film, 'Star Trek,' space travel and not attending Leonard Nimoy's funeral

Variety interviewed William Shatner for his new life-spanning documentary 'You Can Call Me Bill.'

Space

Rise in space tourism, rocket launches pose new threat to ozone layer, researchers warn

New research shows that increased space travel could undo efforts to repair the hole in the ozone layer. Successful global coordination to ban harmful chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) gasses and restore the ozone was a rare climate triumph – but can it be replicated in the face of a potential new threat?

France 24

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Nasa to test nuclear rockets that could fly astronauts to Mars in record time

Project, in concert with US government agency Darpa, aims to develop pioneering propulsion system for space travel

Fortune

Meet the companies revolutionizing cleaner rocket fuel alternatives

More rocket launches mean greater carbon emissions. As space travel grows, NASA and others are on the hunt for more sustainable fuels.

The New Daily

Everything we know about NASA’s return to the Moon

NASA is set to make another giant leap for mankind as it plans to send more people to the moon – and leave them there.

Reason

As Private Space Travel Grows, so Will the Insurance Market

One insurance company started offering a space travel policy last year.

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Review: WALL-E Is Not a Realistic Take on Space Travel

If we move to space, it probably won't be because we filled up Earth with trash.

Reason

Robert Heinlein's Dream of Private Space Travel Is Coming True

A new generation of companies has made space travel affordable.

Evening Standard

Ditch the rockets and help the planet, Greta Thunberg urges Elon Musk

Greta Thunberg has urged Elon Musk to focus on the climate rather than Twitter and space travel.

Bangkok Post

For off-planet travellers

Although a crewed mission to the red planet may still be years away, Omega in partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) has already designed the Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer for the expedition as well as for space travel enthusiasts and passionate collectors.

The Conversation

Harpoons, robots and lasers: how to capture defunct satellites and other space junk and bring it back to Earth

More than half of the thousands of satellites in orbit are now defunct, and this accumulation of floating space debris has been described as a “fatal problem” for current and future space missions and human space travel.

Daily Mirror

Dubai unveils plan to build £4.2billion resort that looks like the MOON

Plans have been drawn up for an enormous moon structure to be placed in Dubai, architects say it could bring in over 2.5 million guests a year to its beach resorts, nightclubs and casinos

Daily Mirror

Six deadliest space disasters in history including NASA astronauts trapped in 'gas cage'

Space travel has historically been a dangerous business for astronauts and engineers alike. Hundreds of people have died in the pursuit of space including Apollo and space shuttle crews

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