Business of Space

How to Keep Bodies and Minds Safe in Space

As humans prepare for longer trips, scientists seek to mitigate risks of prolonged space travel.

Apollo astronauts Neil Armstrong, left, and Buzz Aldrin on the moon. Photographer: HUM Images/Universal Images Group Editorial

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By Lorelei Smillie

February 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM UTC

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Hi stargazers, it’s Lorelei Smillie in New York City. As humans prepare for longer trips in space, NASA and researchers are trying to figure out how to protect people against the risks of prolonged travel beyond Earth. But first...

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