Living and Working in Space: Oxidative Stress

Researchers take major steps to understand the potential long-term health effects associated with space. A longer duration in space means increased risk of oxidative damage to astronauts.

Oxidative Stress is believed to contribute greatly to bone loss and muscle loss.
Increased oxidative damage and inflammation can also accelerate the development of cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s.

To insure the safety of our astronauts, NASA scientists study mechanisms and work on countermeasures related to Oxidative Stress in the space environment.

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