Humans in Space The Psychological Hurdles /

• Main Author: Kanas, Nick (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Series: Springer Praxis Books
• Subjects: Engineering.; Psychiatry.; Psychology.; Aerospace engineering.; Astronautics.; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.; Popular Science in Psychology.

Using anecdotal reports from astronauts and cosmonauts, and the results from studies conducted in space analog environments on Earth and in the actual space environment, this book broadly reviews the various psychosocial issues that affect space travelers. Unlike other books that are more technical...

Table of Contents:

• Psychosocial Stressors in Space and in Space Analogs
• Psychological Issues
• Psychiatric Issues
• Interpersonal Issues
• Cultural Issues
• Positive Effects of Space
• The Crew-ground Interaction
• Space Tourism
• Countermeasures for Space Travel
• Mission to Mars
• Misions to the Outer Solar System
• Interstellar Missions.