Fox Valley Science Society Ticket | July 2nd @ 6pm
Human presence in space has been continuous for the past 25 years starting in November, 2000. While the number of astronauts in space has been small to date, this number is projected to rise dramatically with deep space exploration becoming more frequent. Space, however, is hazardous. The health risks in space are both physiological and mental, caused by the hazards of space which are detailed in NASA’s RIDGE acronym (radiation, isolation, distance from earth, gravity, and extreme environments). Protection from these hazards is necessary to expand human presence in space. Dr. Ryan Sprenger will talk about the current knowledge of these hazards, and the type of research occurring (including some of his own) to find solutions to these risks allowing humans to travel further into the stars.
Human presence in space has been continuous for the past 25 years starting in November, 2000. While the number of astronauts in space has been small to date, this number is projected to rise dramatically with deep space exploration becoming more frequent. Space, however, is hazardous. The health risks in space are both physiological and mental, caused by the hazards of space which are detailed in NASA’s RIDGE acronym (radiation, isolation, distance from earth, gravity, and extreme environments). Protection from these hazards is necessary to expand human presence in space. Dr. Ryan Sprenger will talk about the current knowledge of these hazards, and the type of research occurring (including some of his own) to find solutions to these risks allowing humans to travel further into the stars.
Tardigrade’s Bookshelf Members receive complementary tickets to all Fox Valley Science Society events! No need to purchase a ticket.
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