Fundamentals of Space Medicine (Space Technology Library)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: April 29, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 361
ISBN-13: 9781402032462
Subjects: Astronomy, Space & Time; Mathematics and Science; Science; Science/Mathematics; General; Life Sciences - Biology - General; Science / Astronomy; Astronomy - General
First sentence: This first chapter describes the hazards the space environment poses to humans (radiation, vacuum, extreme temperatures, microgravity), and how spaceflight affects the human body (where we are).