• NegativeInf@lemmy.world
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    1 month 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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      1 month 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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        1 month 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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          1 month 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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            1 month 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.