The project led by Burnaby-based professor Andrew Blaber could provide new details about how to keep astronauts healthier for future space missions.
A research study, Cardiobreath, spearheaded by Simon Fraser University professor Andrew Blaber has been launched to answer that question.
"Astronauts in space face unique challenges with blood flow and pressure due to lack of gravity, leading to potential fainting spells upon return to Earth," Blaber told the NOW. This study, funded by the Canadian Space Agency, began with early data collection and will aim to study 14 astronauts’ cardiovascular systems — with four members' observations culminating Monday. How it works The study employs a Bio-Monitor shirt to measure the impact of exercise on astronaut health before, during and after they return from the International Space Station.
While in space, astronauts will be monitored at rest, during warm-up and while exercising for 20 minutes using a cycle ergometer with Vibration Isolation Stabilization space exercise bike.Blaber acknowledged the data of recovery time for astronauts when they return is few and far between, but that's what the project hopes to study."There are a few that are staying a year because they want to see those longer effects… because if we go to Mars, it's going to be at least a year.
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