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Psychology and culture during long-duration space missions

Abstract

The objective of this paper is twofold: (a) to review the current knowledge of cultural, psychological, psychiatric, cognitive, interpersonal, and organizational issues that are relevant to the behavior and performance of astronaut crews and ground support personnel and (b) to make recommendations for future human space missions, including both transit and planetary surface operations involving the Moon or Mars. The focus will be on long-duration missions lasting at least six weeks, when important psychological and interpersonal factors begin to take their toll on crewmembers. This information is designed to provide guidelines for astronaut selection and training, in-flight monitoring and support, and post-flight recovery and re-adaptation.

Authors

Kanas N; Sandal G; Boyd JE; Gushin VI; Manzey D; North R; Leon GR; Suedfeld P; Bishop S; Fiedler ER

Journal

Acta Astronautica, Vol. 64, No. 7-8, pp. 659–677

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

January 1, 2009

DOI

10.1016/j.actaastro.2008.12.005

ISSN

0094-5765

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