Health
As mentioned many times before, a trip from Mars can take from seven months to a whole year. Think about…………….. Would you like to be stuck in a space vehicle for about a year? What would that do to the human spirit? Even trained men and woman astronauts would certainly get on each other's nerves. That's only part of the problem though. Astronauts face a range of health concerns when the body is exposed to zero gravity.
A long exposure to zero gravity can lead to muscle deterioration and weak bones.. A 40-year old human would basically have the body of an elderly once it reaches Mars and works in space suits. Also, when a 40- year old performs even menial tasks that would be more than the body can handle Other health concerns include a decrease in cardiovascular conditioning. Exercise would help. Although, the astronauts who were onboard the International Space Station for six months lost muscle and bone density even though they exercised for two hours a day.
A long exposure to zero gravity can lead to muscle deterioration and weak bones.. A 40-year old human would basically have the body of an elderly once it reaches Mars and works in space suits. Also, when a 40- year old performs even menial tasks that would be more than the body can handle Other health concerns include a decrease in cardiovascular conditioning. Exercise would help. Although, the astronauts who were onboard the International Space Station for six months lost muscle and bone density even though they exercised for two hours a day.