The combined observations led to the hypothesis that short-duration spaceflight may induce
strong psychological stress in astronauts. When interpreting space-physiological observations
this must be taken into account. This study also showed that extensive in-flight cardiovascular
measurements were feasible, even in busy astronauts, while they were performing their normal
duties. From these observations, researchers have learned to take the psychological aspects of
spaceflight more into account when judging the adaptation to microgravity.
PUBLICATION(S)
Karemaker JM, Berecki-Gisolf J. Twenty-four hour blood pressure in space: The dark side of
being an astronaut. Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology. 2009;169:S55-S58. doi: 10.1016/
j.resp.2009.05.006.
This investigation is complete and all results are published.