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Summary: Effects Of Long Term Space Flight

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Gerard Trimberger Section: AA 0742084 Scientific Research Paper RD Topic: Effects of Long Term Space Flight Introduction The effects of space flight on the human body are noticeable from the moment the clock strikes 0 and the rocket begins lift off. The immediate G-forces that impact the body are on the order of 4G. These G-forces force the blood downward from our brains towards our feet, which can cause vision impairment, which is commonly known as a "grey-out [1]." Once the astronauts have escaped the Earth's atmosphere, they no longer feel the pull of the Earth's gravitational forces. This can cause an unpleasant "lack of gravity feeling," which can lead to issues with "balance, co-ordination and spatial orientation... 'which [can have] implications on …show more content…

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