Agnirva Space Premier League - Expedition #31944: Study of Vegetative Regulation of the Cardiorespiratory System in Weightlessness (Puls (Pulse))

Weightlessness in space alters the way the human body functions, particularly the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. In a groundbreaking study led by Dr. Roman Baevsky from the Institute of Medical and Biological Problems of Russian Academy of Sciences, this experiment focused on the vegetative regulation of the cardiorespiratory system during weightlessness. The study aimed to understand how the autonomic nervous system, responsible for regulating heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing, reacts to the unique challenges of living in microgravity. Conducted during multiple ISS expeditions (5 through 13), the research explored how astronauts’ bodies adjust to long-duration space missions. This experiment is vital in ensuring that astronauts can maintain optimal health during extended missions, such as the journey to Mars.

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