Fundamentals of Space Medicine (Space Technology Library, 47) 3rd Edition
Explore the unique challenges of keeping humans healthy beyond Earth with Fundamentals of Space Medicine (Space Technology Library, Volume 47) 3rd Edition, now available at Books Hub PK. This authoritative and highly regarded textbook is essential for aerospace medicine specialists, medical students, biomedical engineers, flight surgeons, physiologists, and anyone fascinated by human health in extreme environments.
Space exploration demands that we understand how the human body functions when removed from Earth’s gravity, atmosphere, and familiar surroundings. Fundamentals of Space Medicine is a comprehensive guide that equips readers with foundational knowledge of the physiological, psychological, and biomedical factors that affect astronauts during short- and long-duration missions.
Now in its updated 3rd edition, this trusted resource integrates the latest research and technological advances in space life sciences, drawing on real mission data from the International Space Station, commercial spaceflights, and current lunar and Mars exploration initiatives. It explains how microgravity, cosmic radiation, isolation, and confined habitats impact every bodily system — from cardiovascular and musculoskeletal changes to immunology, neurovestibular effects, nutrition, and sleep patterns.
The book covers key topics such as spaceflight countermeasures, life support systems, telemedicine, human factors engineering, and the ethical and medical requirements of future planetary missions. Practical guidelines and evidence-based recommendations prepare medical and engineering teams to design better spacecraft, habitats, and mission protocols that prioritize astronaut safety and well-being.
Fundamentals of Space Medicine also highlights the future of human space travel, addressing the health risks and technological solutions for longer missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Diagrams, mission scenarios, and case studies make complex concepts accessible, while up-to-date references ensure readers have the best scientific information at their fingertips.
Key Features:
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Part of the renowned Space Technology Library series (Volume 47)
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Fully updated 3rd edition with latest research and mission insights
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Covers human physiology, psychology, and medical risks in spaceflight
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Includes practical countermeasures and health monitoring systems
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Essential reading for aerospace medicine students and practitioners
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Supports design of life support systems and mission health protocols
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Trusted by space agencies, medical schools, and aerospace research centers worldwide
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