27/03/2025
🚀 Understanding the possible impact of Zero Gravity on Musculoskeletal Health of Sunita Williams’ Space Missions
Sunita Williams, a trailblazing astronaut with 322 days in space, has given us incredible insights into how the human body adapts to microgravity. But did you know that extended periods in space can have significant effects on musculoskeletal health?
During long stays in space, the astronauts typically face
✅ Muscle atrophy and loss of strength
✅ Bone density reduction and risk of fractures
✅ Impact on joint stability and flexibility
Fact: As per NASA, for every month in space, astronauts’ weight-bearing bones become roughly 1% less dense if they don’t take precautions to counter this loss.
Despite following an exercise regimen in space, Sunita Williams faced material loss in bone density and muscle mass and have to undergo significant rehabilitation.
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