Advanced Health Tech Research Continues to Protect Astronaut Health
Advanced health research, including ultrasound scans, blood tests, and exercise studies, using the latest technology in microgravity was on Thursday’s schedule for the Expedition 75 crew. The orbital residents also continued their ongoing cargo operations and maintenance tasks aboard the International Space Station. The post Advanced Health Tech Research Continues to Protect Astronaut Health…
On Thursday, NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway and European Space Agency flight engineer Sophie Adenot participated in health research aboard the International Space Station. They utilized advanced technology, including ultrasound scans and artificial intelligence, to scan each other's organs in microgravity. This investigation, known as EchoFinder-2, aims to enable future crews to monitor their health without ground-based assistance.
Meanwhile, aboard the Harmony module, NASA flight engineer Anil Menon processed blood samples for an immune system study, which has been ongoing for three days. Menon prepared the samples for analysis aboard the station. On the other side of the station, ESA flight engineer Anna Kikina of Roscosmos unloaded the Progress 96 cargo spacecraft, which delivered food, fuel, and supplies.
Cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov, Anna Kikina, and Andrey Fedyaev also conducted fitness assessments, including jogging on a treadmill and replacing power system components. The crew continues to perform various maintenance tasks and cargo operations to maintain the station's functionality and ensure the health and safety of its inhabitants.
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