The Human Body Might Survive a Mission to Mars Better Than Our Minds

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By Korey Haynes
Feb 20, 2019 11:44 PMMay 21, 2019 3:46 PM
astronaut Scott Kelly in space
Astronaut Scott Kelly posing before snacking on carrots during his year in space. (Credit: NASA)

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Scientists are still trying to figure out how the human body responds to long-duration spaceflight. It’s an important and open research question as NASA moves toward more deep space missions. In particular, a mission to Mars could require at least a three-year round trip that would take a toll both physically and psychologically.

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