The physiological problems caused by prolonged weightlessness are briefly discussed. Prolonged bed rest is examined as a simulant of prolonged microgravity exposure. The rotation of a spacecraft is considered as a means to counteract the problems caused by prolonged weightlessness.


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    Title :

    Artificial gravity as a countermeasure in long-duration manned space flight


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    Conference:

    Princeton/AIAA/SSI Conference ; 1989 ; Princeton, NJ, United States


    Publication date :

    1989-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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