Simulated mission to Mars reveals critical data about sleep needs for astronauts
Monday, January 7, 2013 - 16:01
in Astronomy & Space
In the first study of its kind, researchers have analyzed data on the impact of prolonged operational confinement on sleep, performance, and mood in astronauts from a simulated 520-day space mission to Mars. The findings revealed alterations of life-sustaining sleep patterns and neurobehavioral consequences for crew members that must be addressed for successful human interplanetary spaceflight.