An expert from the Russian Academy of Sciences spoke about modeling space conditions on Earth

On September 11, Elena Luchitskaya, Candidate of Biological Sciences, corresponding member of the International Academy of Astronautics and a leading researcher at the Institute of Biomedical Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, told Izvestia about how researchers reproduce flight conditions in terrestrial laboratories to ensure the health of astronauts.

She noted that the key studies are tests conducted with volunteers that simulate the conditions of space missions. Such experiments include "hypokinesia" programs, in which participants do not leave their beds for a long time, as well as "dry immersion" and psychological tests in confined spaces.

"Real weightlessness can be experienced even in an ordinary aircraft in an air pit. But in a real flight, astronauts have to work out for three hours every day to keep their muscles in shape," Luchitskaya said at the Cloud Cities Technological Progress site as part of the Territory of the Future forum. Moscow 2030".

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In addition, the expert drew attention to technologies developed for space needs. After being applied in space, these developments often find wide application in medicine and everyday life. For example, suits for rehabilitation after strokes or medical devices that were originally created to maintain the health of astronauts.

In addition, Luchitskaya said that an important element of working in space is not only professional training, but also the ability to maintain morale in isolation.

"What is the main quality for an astronaut? Seriously, it's motivation. But more seriously, it's a sense of humor. There's nowhere without it," the scientist concluded.

On April 24, Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexei Ovchinin said that it was necessary to adapt to the constant noise level on the International Space Station (ISS). In order not to hear the sound, they wear headphones that suppress the sound. They can be used all the time.

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