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New Astronaut Study Shows Human Hearts Are Well-Equipped for Long Space Missions
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A study tracking 13 astronauts reveals that the human heart adapts remarkably well to long periods of weightlessness and simulated Martian gravity when paired with regular exercise. Researchers found that space travelers maintained strong cardiovascular function throughout their missions, offering a promising outlook for future crewed trips to Mars.
A study tracking 13 astronauts reveals that the human heart adapts remarkably well to long periods of weightlessness and simulated Martian gravity when paired with regular exercise. Researchers found that space travelers maintained strong cardiovascular function throughout their missions, offering a promising outlook for future crewed trips to Mars.