1. Space Travel and Its Effects on Humans

2. Leaving Earth http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/how-orbits-work/en/
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EFFECT:
The Space Shuttle has to fight the effects of gravity pulling and has to have enough power to get into orbit without going too far out in space
ACCOMODATIONS:
The rockets give the space shuttle the right amount of boost. The speed will put the space craft in orbit

3. Effects of Microgravity on the Body
Blood & fluid building up in parts of the body. Muscles & bones weaken due to underuse Spine lengthens- leads to back pain.
ACCOMODATIONS:
Taking medications and exercising as often as possible. Most of the effects reverse themselves upon returning to Earth.

4. Pressure, Temperature, & Atmosphere Changes
EFFECTS:
No atmospheric pressure (lungs explode, body fluids boil), no oxygen, and extreme temperatures
ACCOMODATIONS:
Spacesuits are pressurized to keep body fluids liquid, contain tanks of oxygen for breathing, shield the astronaut from extreme temperatures, and shield them from flying debris

5. Space Food
EFFECTS:
Foods will float away-crumbs are a problem Foods will spoil (no fridge)
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Special packages to prevent it from flying away Prepared and stored properly to avoid spoilage

6. Waste Management EFFECTS:
Without gravity, waste doesn’t fall from the body Build-up of wastes, wastes floating away Shower?
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Toilets that flush with air, not water, to pull waste away Recycle waste water, seal solid wastes in bags Sponge bath or enclosed shower with a vacuum

7. Living & Working in Space
EFFECTS:
Motion sickness, stuffy head, claustrophobia, illness How do you sleep in a bed?
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Taking medications to treat symptoms in some cases Sleep in sleeping bags strapped to wall, ear plugs and sleep masks

8. Spacecraft
EFFECTS:
Having enough supplies (food, water, etc…) Being able to live and work in small space Keeping supplies clean (germs)
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Bringing food, water, & extra supplies (reducing waste and recycling) Acclimating yourself with work and surroundings Disinfecting supplies