{
  "id": 9563138,
  "title": "NASA to Study Human Health, Performance During Crew-13 Mission",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/nasa-to-study-human-health-performance-during-crew-13-mission",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-24T13:53:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "NASA",
    "slug": "nasa",
    "url": "https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/nasa-to-study-human-health-performance-during-crew-13-mission/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NASA's upcoming Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station will focus on studying the health and performance of the astronauts on board. The mission includes a new collaboration between NASA and ESA (European Space Agency) to research how spaceflight affects blood flow and clotting. The study, called Venous Haemostasis, will collect blood samples and conduct MRI scans, jugular vein ultrasounds, and blood pressure checks before, during, and after the mission to monitor changes in blood flow and composition. The findings will help develop preventative measures for astronauts at risk of blood clots and improve health and safety on future missions.\n\nAnother study, called Manual Piloting, uses lunar-landing simulations to assess astronauts' piloting skills after extended stays in microgravity. The research aims to determine how long-duration spaceflight affects sensory systems, orientation, and motion control during shifts between gravity environments. Additionally, the B-Complex study will investigate whether daily B-vitamin supplements can reduce or prevent Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome (SANS), a condition that can alter astronauts' eye structure during long-duration missions.\n\nAs part of the Human Research Program, the mission will also include studies on spacecraft occupant risk, standard measures, and Zero T2. The Standard Measures study collects physiological and behavioral data from all crew members to establish baselines for further research. The Spacecraft Occupant Risk study characterizes the forces experienced by astronauts during landing to help NASA refine strategies and hardware to minimize injury risks. The Zero T2 study tracks the exercise routines of selected crew members to compare health and performance data between those who use the treadmill for aerobic exercise and those who do not. This information will help researchers create exercise plans for future Artemis and deep-space missions, where space constraints may limit or eliminate the use of treadmills. Together, these investigations will enhance NASA's understanding of how the human body responds to spaceflight and enable the development of strategies to protect astronaut health and performance during future missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.",
  "summary": "During NASA’s SpaceX Crew‑13 mission aboard the International Space Station, astronauts will support a series of biomedical and human performance investigations, including a new collaborative effort to study how spaceflight affects blood flow and clotting. NASA also is testing crew members’ manual piloting skills, evaluating methods to counter vision and brain changes, gathering essential health…",
  "key_points": [
    "NASA's Crew-13 mission focuses on studying astronaut health and performance.",
    "Venous Haemostasis study monitors blood flow and clotting risks during spaceflight.",
    "Manual Piloting and B-Complex studies assess piloting skills and eye health impacts."
  ],
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}