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9. Human Presence in Space
9. Human Presence in Space
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With the advent of space stations, plans are already being made by a number of national space agencies for the continuous presence of men and women in low earth orbit, beginning in the 76
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Conversely, these investigations will provide the foundation needed for continued expansion of this sphere, if caned for. Space science experiments, tended in space by human beings, may provide the most important rationale for the staging, assembly, maintenance, repair, and operation of major space facilities (e.g., space astronomical telescopes, earth science experunent payloads/platforms, launch vehicles for planetary missions)
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Low gravity leads to loss of bone mass and other phyla ical effects. High-energy, heavy ion radiation causes irreversible damage to cells, including brain cells.
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