October 2017
Third quarter phenomenon - the psychology of time in space
... may not be a strong predictor unless taking into consideration aspects of the environment. Space simulations What counts, psychologically, seems to be the knowledge that the first half of the stay is finished, and the anticipation that an equally...
August 2019
The next us – our evolution in deep space
... the humans born and raised in deep space will have evolutionary differences from us, both physiological and psychological. A behavioural paradigm shift is developing which will transform humanity from Earth-dwellers to deep space explorers. The...
August 2021
Robotic systems for psychological support
... ‘social robots’ can be used to help people The International Space Station (ISS) is currently using standard types of psychological support for astronauts: audio and video communication with relatives via satellite Internet; the ability to watch...
May 2020
Mixed reality in the design of space habitats
...not have anything to do with vegetation, water, clouds or other nature features and still get the same psychological and physical benefits? MR/VR-based architectural features may provide for the incorporation of fractal characteristics that represent...
May 2021
How time perception as a spaceflight stress indicator
... for cosmonauts and astronauts to keep up with the schedule. This may be due not only to physiological and psychological stress but also to microgravity conditions when the body’s ability to perceive its own position in space (proprioception...
May 2019
Cold comfort for astronauts
... can heighten emotional responses. These can add a delight element for the crew, and contribute to their psychological wellbeing. Therefore, combining prototyping methods with analogues and the training of NASA’s engineering and management community...
