Challenges of Interplanetary Travel

What is one of the main challenges astronauts face due to microgravity during space travel?

• Fluid redistribution causing facial puffiness

• Increased bone density

• Fluid pooling in the lower body

• Enhanced muscle strength

What is the condition called that affects astronauts' vision and brain due to space travel?

• Space Adaptation Syndrome

• Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome

• Microgravity Vision Disorder

• Interplanetary Travel Sickness

How does SANS affect astronauts' vision?

• Improves long-distance vision

• Causes color blindness

• Enhances night vision

• Leads to trouble with near vision

What is a significant risk of deep space radiation for astronauts?

• Improved cognitive function

• Formation of protein plaques in the brain

• Enhanced immune response

• Increased muscle mass

What is one proposed method to protect astronauts from deep space radiation?

• Reducing mission duration

• Increasing spacecraft speed

• Creating magnetic force fields

• Using lead-based shields

What is the potential long-term effect of deep space radiation on astronauts' health?

• Increased risk of cancer

• Improved cardiovascular health

• Enhanced bone density

• Reduced muscle fatigue

Why do astronauts experience sleep disturbances in space?

• Overconsumption of caffeine

• Lack of physical activity

• Absence of natural light cycles

• Excessive noise in the spacecraft

What type of lighting is being used on the ISS to help regulate astronauts' sleep cycles?

• LED lights simulating different times of day

• Ultraviolet lights

• Fluorescent lights

• Incandescent bulbs

What is the main goal of addressing the challenges faced by astronauts during space travel?

• To ensure astronauts' well-being and mission success

• To increase mission costs

• To extend mission duration

• To reduce the number of astronauts needed

What is the significance of identifying space travel challenges early?

• To reduce the need for training

• To increase the complexity of missions

• To address issues before they become critical

• To ensure astronauts are unprepared