The physical exercise and medical monitoring programs conducted during the Salyut-6-Soyuz space flight are discussed. A special suit for physical exercise which provides a load in the longitudinal direction of the body is described. A vacuum device to create reduced pressure and thus prevent disruption of blood circulation is reported. Medical examination of the cosmonauts upon landing and their reported health is discussed.


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    Title :

    Salyut-6-Soyuz: Our commentary


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1979-10-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English