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Behavioral health and human interactions in space

Nick Kanas, Author | Cham : Springer | 2023

This textbook covers the range of psychological and interpersonal issues that can affect astronauts living and working in space. It deals with the three major risk areas cited by NASAs Behavioral Health and Performance Element: Behavioral Medici[...]

Human factors of outer space production

T. Stephen Cheston, Author ; David L. Winter, Author ; American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Author | Milton : Routledge | AAAS selected symposium | 2019

The missions of the early space age--when a relatively few, very highly trained, physically fit male, pilot/astronauts operated for short times--will be supplemented in the future by missions where large numbers of nonpilot/astronaut men and wom[...]

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Beyond Earth : our path to a new home in the planets /

Charles P. Wohlforth, Author ; Amanda R. Hendrix, Author | [S.l.] : Pantheon Books | 2016

From a leading planetary scientist and an award-winning science writer, a propulsive account of the developments and initiatives that have transformed the dream of space colonization into something that may well be achievable. We are at the cu[...]

Beyond Earth : our path to a new home in the planets /

Charles P. Wohlforth, Author ; Amanda R. Hendrix, Author | [S.l.] : Pantheon Books | 2016

From a leading planetary scientist and an award-winning science writer, a propulsive account of the developments and initiatives that have transformed the dream of space colonization into something that may well be achievable. We are at the cu[...]

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Humans in space : the psychological hurdles

Nick Kanas, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2015

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 sp[...]

Humans in space : the psychological hurdles

Nick Kanas, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2015

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[...]

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Modern psychology for space exploration

Abigail Elizabeth Sherriff, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2015

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The new martians : a scientific novel/

Nick Kanas, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Science and fiction | 2014

The year is 2035, and the crew from the first expedition to Mars is returning to Earth. The crewmembers are anxious to get home, and ennui pervades the ship. The mood is broken by a series of mysterious events that jeopardize their safety. Some[...]

On orbit and beyond : psychological perspectives on human spaceflight /

Douglas A. Vakoch, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space technology library | 2013

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On orbit and beyond : psychological perspectives on human spaceflight /

Douglas A. Vakoch, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | Space technology library | 2013

Psychology of space exploration : contemporary research in historical perspective

Douglas A. Vakoch, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2009

This book explores some of the contributions of psychology to yesterday's great space race, today's orbiter and International Space Station missions, and tomorrow's journeys beyond Erath's orbit. It provides an analysis of the challenges facing [...]

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Space psychology and psychiatry

Nick Kanas ; Dietrich Manzey | [S.l.] : Kluwer | Space technology library | 2003

Space psychology and psychiatry

Nick Kanas ; Dietrich Manzey | [S.l.] : Kluwer | Space technology library | 2003

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Fundamentals of space life sciences

Susan Churchill, Editor | [S.l.] : Krieger Publishing | 1997

2009 luigi napolitano book award from IAA.

Bold endeavors : lessons from polar and space exploration

Jack W. Stuster | [S.l.] : Naval Institute Press | 1996

Bold endeavors : lessons from polar and space exploration

Jack W. Stuster, Author | [S.l.] : Naval Institute Press | 1996

This classic reference is considered the best single source of information on how to facilitate human adjustment and performance in long-term isolation. It is filled with exciting stories of survival—the exploits of explorers, military pers[...]

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Choosing the right stuff : the psychological selection of astronauts and cosmonauts

Patricia A. Santy | Santa Barbara, CA : Praeger | 1994

Adaptation physiologique lors des vols spatiaux

[S.l.] : MEDES - Institut de medecine et de physiologie spatiales | 1993

From Antarctica to outer space : life in isolation and confinement

Christopher P. McKay, Editor ; Yvonne A. Clearwater, Editor ; Albert A. Harrison, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 1991

From Antarctica to outer space : life in isolation and confinement

Christopher P. McKay, Editor ; Yvonne A. Clearwater, Editor ; Albert A. Harrison, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 1991

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The seven habits of highly effective people : restoring the character ethic

Stephen R. Covey | [S.l.] : Simon & Schuster | 1989

Living aloft : human requirements for extended spaceflight

Mary M. Connors ; Albert A. Harrison ; Faren R. Akins | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 1985

Human psychological and social adjustment to space is investigated. Studies and experiences bearing on human performance capability, psychological well being, and social organization, as they relate to space, were identified and assessed, and s[...]

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Research opportunities in human behaviour and performance

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 1985