Human Biomechanical and Cardiopulmonary Responses to Partial Gravity - A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: The European Space Agency has recently announced to progress from low Earth orbit missions on the International Space Station to other mission scenarios such as exploration of the Moon or Mars. Therefore, the Moon is considered to be the next likely target for European human space explorations. Compared to microgravity (μg), only very little is known about the physiological effects of exposure to partial gravity (μg < partial gravity <1 g). However, previous research studies and experiences made during the Apollo missions comprise a valuable source of information that should be taken into account when planning human space explorations to reduced gravity environments. This systematic review summarizes the different effects of partial gravity (0.1-0.4 g) on the human musculoskeletal, cardiov

SUBMITTER: Richter C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5559498 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature