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11/04/2026

Rats that were exposed to radiation similar to what Mars-bound astronauts might face showed higher levels of scar tissue in their hearts, indicating they were more vulnerable to heart failure.

11/03/2026

Microgravity research, biosensors, 3D-printed vascular tissues, and DNA sequencing in Low Earth Orbit. 🛰️🌎

—Just part of the schedule for the astronauts as they helped researchers advance human health on Earth and in space.

Preparations continue for the second in the final series of spacewalks to upgrade the International Space Station’s power generation system on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Expedition 75 crew focused its research efforts on life science at the beginning of the week.

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11/03/2026

Astronauts aboard the ISS are using living cells and bioink to 3D print blood vessel tissue, helping researchers work toward growing replacement tissues and organs on Earth.

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11/03/2026

Crew from NASA's simulated Mars mission emerges after 378 days in isolation

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10/20/2026

Lower gravity. Higher radiation. No ER access.🌖👨‍🚀👩‍🚀🚀🩺🏥

-These are just a few of the challenges that humans face in outer space.
NPR talk to a NASA astronaut (and astronaut scientist) about the impact of spaceflight on the human body.

https://www.npr.org/2024/07/22/1250455749/outer-space-nasa-astronauts-human-body

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