While the research is key to planning for future long - duration spaceflights, such as journeys to Mars or deep space, it also can help understand blood vessel function in older patients or patients with heart failure.
old undergrad studying Physical Oceanography at NYU in the mid 1960's visiting the brand spanking new NOAA researchvessel «The Oceanographer» moored at the Merchant Marine Academy docks at Fort Schuyler.