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Infographic about Space Physiology

Infographic about space physiology scientific illustration

I love to make illustrative infographics that summarizes scientific subjects. Here is one about Space Physiology – thus, what happens during long time in space.

It is inspired by the fact that ESA (The European Space Agency) a few weeks ago announced that the Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen is again going on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS). It will be mid 2023 or early 2024.

It is the second time that Andreas will go on a space mission. Last time, he stayed 10 days at the ISS, but this time the mission will be significantly longer.

The effects mostly come from microgravity (thus, almost no gravity), but also cosmic radiation and lack of daylight (and a day-and-night-cyclus) affects the body.

References:
–          “An overview of space medicine”, PD Hodkinson et al, 2017
–          ESA announcement from March 24, 2022
–         “Microgravity and space medicine”, Daniella Grim, 2021

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