• NegativeInf@lemmy.world
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      3 months ago

      Bone density loss, radiation exposure, extended recovery time post microgravity.

      I’m sure they mind as much as all those things matter.

      • makeshiftreaper@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        3 months ago

        I also imagine you prep very differently for an 8 day mission vs a 6 month mission. In terms of physical fitness, trainings, family life etc.

        • teft@lemmy.world
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          3 months ago

          Psychological fitness, too. 8 days away from civilizations is a very different mental state to get into than 8 months away.

          • Squorlple@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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            3 months ago

            Imagine being stuck in a space station 250 miles away from the human population for 8 months with one other person and they have some annoying roommate quirk, like snoring in their sleep

            • BlanketsWithSmallpox@lemmy.worldEnglish
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              3 months ago

              Imagine not being able to wank to your preferred porn because of fucking Houston.

              I hope they have Surfshark and Librewolf installed up there.