The HHC
Program Element provides the biomedical expertise for
the development and assessment of medical standards, vehicle
and spacesuit requirements dictated by human physiologic
needs, and develops a validated and integrated suite of
countermeasures that ensure the maintenance of crew health
during all phases of the exploration missions.
Countermeasures target human physiologic and performance
capabilities at risk from spaceflight missions at each
stage of mission performance. Pre flight countermeasures
involve physical fitness and exercise, and physiologic
adaptation training. In-flight countermeasures cover
physiologic and nutritional health, physical fitness,
and mission performance. Post flight countermeasures
target rehabilitation strategies.
This effort is led by JSC. Other participants in this
work include ARC and GRC. International agencies currently
cooperate on joint flight proposals, reduced gravity
studies, and collaborative bed rest studies, and these
collaborations are anticipated to continue in the future.
HHC in the News!
Good Morning America, February 8, 2008
What
Happens to Your Body in Space?
"Being Light on Your Feet in Space Takes a Heavy
Toll on the Human Body"
For more information about the HHC Projects, please
visit the links in the left column.
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