Astronauts on Mars missions could suffer cognitive and emotional problems, new research suggests

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Astronauts on Mars missions could suffer cognitive and emotional problems, new research suggests

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From Space.com:
"Deep space missions to Mars will be much more physically and mentally demanding than the journeys we've made so far during 60 years of human space exploration. A flight to Mars and back will last approximately 14 months, while the actual exploration mission will last at least three years. Sustained high levels of cognitive performance and effective teamwork are prerequisites for the safe and success outcome of these missions.

But a new study, published in Frontiers of Physiology, has discovered that the lack of gravity on such missions could have a negative impact on astronauts’ cognitive skills and emotional understanding."

https://www.space.com/astronauts-on-mar ... l-problems

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Interesting article that only proves that there is no need to send people to the red planet and risk their lifes. We can explore Mars with the help of uncrewed, robotic missions like we are doing it successfully now.
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Re: Astronauts on Mars missions could suffer cognitive and emotional problems, new research suggests

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Lack of gravity and cosmic rays are both real problems that might impact the crew. Thanks for the article.
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helicon wrote: Fri Mar 26, 2021 4:09 pm Lack of gravity and cosmic rays are both real problems that might impact the crew. Thanks for the article.
Harsh environment ( high level of radiation and low temperatur ) can affect the crew too. They can simply die on the surface of the red planet that is why I consider this mission dangerous for the crew and support uncrewed mission in Mars exploration area.
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