The space race to create gym equipment for future astronauts
Summary
Scientists and space agencies are developing new exercise machines for astronauts to stay strong during long space missions. These devices are tested in weightless conditions created by special flights to prepare for future missions on the Moon and space stations.Key Facts
- Astronauts need to exercise daily to keep their muscles and bones healthy in space.
- Current machines require astronauts to spend about two hours exercising each day.
- New exercise equipment is being developed and tested by agencies like ESA, NASA, and the UK Space Agency.
- Testing includes parabolic flights that create short periods of weightlessness for realistic conditions.
- British inventors created a device called HIFIm designed for use on future space missions.
- Other devices include the European Enhanced Exploration Exercise Device (E4D), which offers multiple exercise modes and performance tracking.
- These machines aim to support astronauts on long missions, including those planned for lunar bases and the Artemis missions to the Moon.
- The Artemis II mission used a special flywheel exercise device to help keep astronauts fit in space.
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