Agnirva Space Premier League - Expedition #31847: Measuring Astronaut Endurance: Fitness Tests in Microgravity

Keeping astronauts healthy during long space missions is essential, and cardiovascular fitness plays a key role. This experiment, led by Filippo Castrucci and Sean Roden, regularly tested astronauts' oxygen uptake aboard the ISS. By analyzing how their bodies consume oxygen during exercise, researchers gained insight into cardiovascular efficiency in space. The data helps shape workout regimens, supports countermeasures to muscle and bone loss, and informs medical guidelines for space travel. Understanding these physical changes allows for better preparation for extended missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

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