NASA Astronauts And Roscosmos Observe The Impact Of Body Changes While In Space

JAKARTA A number of astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS), who joined the 73 Expedition, conducted scientific research to observe the human body's response while in space.

There have been a number of experiments carried out and some of them focus on the impact of microgravity on the eyes, brain, and blood circulation systems. One experiment was conducted by examining the eyes in the Columbus laboratory module.

The experiment was carried out by NASA astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman. By examining their eyes, both seek to identify the potential for anatomical change and eye function caused by space.

In the laboratory, Fincke operates medical equipment to send signals to electrodes attached to the forehead and around Cardman's eyes. The equipment is used to measure how the retina responds to light.

That way, Fincke can provide insight into the adaptation of astronaut visuals to microgravity. On the other hand, NASA astronaut Jonny Kim underwent a test to monitor how the sense of balance, direction, and memory adapt to weightlessness.

This test is carried out by collecting blood and urine samples as a standard procedure for CIPHER studies to be analyzed. After that, Kim will use spatial cognition software on her laptop. Data from this test can help doctors track brain function changes.

The results of this study can help researchers design sophisticated devices such as brain scanning tools to protect astronauts during long-term space missions. Another scientific study was conducted by Cosmonaut Roscosmos Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky.

Both perform a micro-circulation system study using sensors. This tool can measure blood flow to small blood vessels in the hands, feet, and fingers. The data collected will help doctors improve the method and develop tools.