NASA-backed study reveals critical gap in understanding bone loss during deep space missions

Researchers have identified major gaps in musculoskeletal research needed to safely send astronauts to Mars and beyond, with bone and muscle deterioration posing serious risks to mission success. The findings suggest space agencies and private companies must prioritize new countermeasures and monitoring technologies before attempting crewed deep space exploration.

Originaltitel: Musculoskeletal research in human space flight - unmet needs for the success of crewed deep space exploration