Astronauts are multi-taskers, and among the training is medical training.
Being able to keep in touch with family on a regular basis helps crew morale.
This is the crew shirt of Canadian astronaut Dave Williams.
He took a Tragically Hip CD to space. NASA framed it with other mementos.
Some astronauts have a background in medicine. Such is the case with David Saint-Jacques, who was a family doctor in Canada before going to space.
Here is his flight suit.
One of the things that can happen in extended stays in orbit is that the eyes can be affected, and blurring can happen.
Bone loss also happens, with density depleting during a tour on the ISS. It takes time back on Earth to build that back up. Below we see an experiment that went into space examining osteoporosis.
And being in microgravity leads to disorientation. We'll wrap up this tour tomorrow.
I love the red shirt and blue flight suit!
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteI am sure it was important that one of the astronauts had medical training.
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a wonderful week!
They all take at least some training in first aid response.
DeleteIt's not exactly a paradise up there, people work hard.
ReplyDeleteA lot of work must be done.
DeleteGreat info about the Astronauts ~ thanks,
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You're welcome.
DeleteThose people give up a lot while they are up there.
ReplyDeleteThey do.
DeleteI'm wondering if they found good solutions to these problems? I've enjoyed this series.
ReplyDeleteSome they continue to work on.
DeleteThank you for all your contributions on the ISS space flight, William… it's so interesting to delve deeper into it.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to you.
You're welcome.
Delete...I'm happy to discover what the earth has to offer!
ReplyDeleteGood point.
DeleteAn interesting series! I think I will stay on Earth.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteA wonderful series.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteA very Canadian band that.
ReplyDeleteTrue!
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