Training for Weightlessness

Preparing to leave Earth's gravity requires years of physical and psychological training. Preparing to leave Earth's gravity requires years of physical and psychological training. This book explains how astronauts get ready for the demands of spaceflight, from the physiological changes caused by weightlessness to the exercises and protocols designed to counteract muscle loss, bone density decline and cardiovascular strain. You will learn about neutral buoyancy training, centrifuge sessions, isolation exercises and the mental preparation required to cope with confinement and stress in orbit. The book also addresses how space agencies select and train candidates, and what daily routines look like aboard the International Space Station. Written in a clear, informative style, it offers you a factual introduction to the science and practice behind human spaceflight preparation. This book was generated using artificial intelligence.

Pages: 103, Edition: 1, Paperback, Waries B.V.