Sentences with phrase «term deep space mission»
Johns Hopkins scientists report that rats exposed to high - energy particles, simulating conditions astronauts would face on a long - term deep space mission, show lapses in attention and slower reaction times, even when the radiation exposure is in extremely low dose ranges.
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In terms of current U.S. space ambitions, as mentioned above, President Trump and his advisors have demonstrated support for deep space exploration, such as the Mars mission, alongside a «rapid and affordable» return to the moon.
The directorate is actively pursuing solutions to high - priority challenges facing deep space missions, such as improving current life support systems for long - duration space travel and advancing energy storage solutions for longer - term power.
The lunar - orbiting outpost, called the Deep Space Gateway, has replaced the Obama administration's Asteroid Redirect Mission (ARM) as an interim step in NASAs long - term goal to send astronauts to Mars.
The long stay for Kelly and Kornienko should provide valuable information on the effects of long - term living in a microgravity environment — considered important for planning future deep - space missions to asteroids and Mars.