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He spent 371 days in space, and when he returned to Earth he encountered a completely different reality: “It was harder to adapt”

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December 27, 2024

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio returned to Earth after his historic 371-day space adventure and talked about the effects of long periods spent in space on the human body. This record, the longest period of time spent in space by a US astronaut, is a significant milestone for the world of science. However, Rubio’s experiences have once again revealed the brutal effects of space on the human body.

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, who spent a year in space, surprised the scientific world once again by describing the effects of the weightless environment on the human body after returning to Earth.
Rubio’s mission to the ISS (International Space Station) was initially planned to last six months. However, plans changed and Rubio spent over a year in a zero-gravity environment. The absence of gravity created many physical challenges, including loss of muscle mass, decreased bone density and balance problems. Experts say such effects usually begin in the early stages of the mission but decrease over time.
Rubio, who landed on Earth in the morning hours of September 27, 2023, had to relearn even basic movements on Earth. Dr. Jennifer Fogarty pointed out that this process is both physically and mentally challenging.
Astronauts who spend long periods in space encounter not only physical but also neurological changes. The condition known as Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS) can lead to structural changes in the eyes and brain. In addition, living in a closed and isolated environment triggers fatigue, stress and sleep loss.
Dr. Fogarty stated that NASA trains astronauts by foreseeing such effects and conducts continuous research to protect their health: “Before we send people into space, we make sure they are in the best physical and mental condition. We are also making continuous improvements to optimize living and working conditions in space.”
Rubio said he spent four months recovering and readjusting to daily life after returning from space. “You adapt to space incredibly quickly, but the process of readjusting to Earth was longer and more difficult than I expected,” he said in an interview with Time magazine.
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