Abstract Recently the psychological effects of space flight have gained in attention. In uncovering the psychological challenges that individuals and teams can face, we need research options that integrate psychosocial aspects with behavioral, performance, technical and environmental issues. Future perspectives in Space Psychology and Human Spaceflight are reviewed in this paper. The topics covered include psychosocial and neurobehavioural aspects, neurocognitive testing tools, decision making, autonomy and delayed communications, well being, mental health, situational awareness, and methodology. Authors were members of a European Space Agency (ESA) Research Topical Team on Psychosocial and Behavioral Aspects of Human Spaceflight. They discuss the different topics under a common perspective of a theoretical and practical framework, showing interactions, relationships and possible solutions for the different aspects and variables in play. Recommendations for every topic are offered and summarized for future research in the field. The different proposed research ideas can be accomplished using analogs and simulation experiments, short- and long-duration bed rest, and in-flight microgravity studies. These topics are especially important for future Moon and Mars mission design and training.

    Highlights ► We review topics on psychosocial and neurobehavioural aspects of human spaceflight. ► We identify gaps in current research on this topic. ► We offer suggestions and solutions for the gaps enountered. ► We offer a multiaxial approach to gaps and solutions in a helpful framework. ► Study represents the work of ESA funded Research Topical Team from 2008 to 2010.


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    Title :

    Future perspectives on space psychology: Recommendations on psychosocial and neurobehavioural aspects of human spaceflight


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    Published in:

    Acta Astronautica ; 81 , 2 ; 587-599


    Publication date :

    2012-08-08


    Size :

    13 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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