Space Survival: Keeping People Alive in Space

By Alicia Z. Klepeis

As humans continue to make amazing discoveries in outer space, we also face a unique challenge - living in an environment that we're not meant to live in. Find out how long-term exposure to outer space affects the human body and what scientists are doing to combat it.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: May 1, 2019
• ISBN: 9781496665362

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Future Space: Space Survival by Alicia Z. Klepeis

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover

Title Page

Chapter One: Staying Healthy in a Deadly Place

Chapter Two: Threats to Human Health in Space

Chapter Three: Mental Toughness in Space

Chapter Four: Testing and Training

Chapter Five: Research and Medicine in Space

Chapter Six: Staying Alive Far from Home

Glossary

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Internet Sites

Index

Copyright

Back Cover

CHAPTER ONE

STAYING HEALTHY IN A DEADLY PLACE

Imagine being part of an astronaut crew in the middle of a mission to Mars. You will be gone from Earth for at least three years. You and your fellow crewmates must stay healthy to do your research. Your camper-sized spacecraft is all that protects you from the harsh environment of space. Your day begins with exercise. One astronaut rides a stationary bike. You go for a run on a treadmill.

Various activities help keep astronauts mentally healthy. You check on the vegetables you are growing.