Category Archives: Living in Space

ISS Cupola image collection

The ISS Cupola is the most futuristic, this-is-the-way-space-was-supposed-to-be feature of the ISS. Here’s a collection of images of it: 10 Awesome Images of the Space Station’s Cupola – universetoday.com

This has long been my favorite image from the ISS. Definitely looks like sci-fi book cover:

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The challenges of space radiation

Here’s an interesting overview of radiation exposure issues encounter by space travelers:  Surviving Radiation in Space – Astrowright.

The Space Show: Dr. William Rowe and Apollo astronaut medical issues

William (Bill) Rowe was interviewed on the Space Show yesterday about Apollo astronauts cardiac & medical issues: Dr. William (Bill) Rowe, Sunday, 2-10-13 – Thespaceshow’s Blog.

 

Exploring space in clean clothes

The practical issue of laundry will have to be dealt with eventually by space travelers and residents: In Space, No One Will Do Your Laundry – Popular Mechanics – Jan.16.13

University of Rhode Island design professor Karl Aspelund wants you to think about astronaut socks. In fact, he hopes his work with the 100 Year Starship Project—figuring out what kind of clothes space travelers will need for a long-duration mission—will change the way you dress, too.