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Sunita Williams, And Butch Wilmore Return: 5 Famous NASA Astronauts And Their Stories On How Space Affected Their Health


Published on 2025-05-09 17:43:03 - TheHealthSite
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  • What exactly happens to the body in space and what are the risks? In space, astronauts are exposed to varied and increased levels of radiation that are different from those on Earth. Read on to know how it affects human body.

The article from TheHealthSite.com discusses the health impacts experienced by five notable NASA astronauts, including Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, upon their return from space missions. Sunita Williams, who spent a total of 322 days in space across two missions, faced challenges like bone density loss and muscle atrophy, common issues due to microgravity. Butch Wilmore, after his 167-day mission on the ISS, also dealt with similar physical effects but highlighted the psychological challenges of isolation. The article also covers the experiences of other astronauts like Scott Kelly, who participated in a year-long mission and showed genetic changes, Peggy Whitson, who holds the record for the most cumulative time in space by a U.S. astronaut and faced vision impairment, and Chris Hadfield, who experienced balance issues post-mission. Each astronaut's story underscores the significant physical and mental health considerations that space travel entails, emphasizing the need for ongoing research and health management strategies for future space exploration.

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