Publications by authors named "Gary E Beven"

While catastrophic spaceflight events resulting in crew loss have occurred, human spaceflight has never suffered an on-orbit fatality with survival of other crewmembers on board. Historical plans for management of an on-orbit fatality have included some consideration for forensic documentation and sample collection, human remains containment, and disposition of remains; however, such plans have not included granular detailing of crew or ground controller actions. The NASA Johnson Space Center Contingency Medical Operations Group, under authority from the Space and Occupational Medicine Branch, the Space Medicine Operations Division, and the Human Health and Performance Directorate, undertook the development of a comprehensive plan, including an integrated Mission Control Center response for flight control teams and Flight Surgeons for a single on-orbit crew fatality on the International Space Station (ISS) and subsequent events.

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  • NASA's "Vision for Space Exploration" program, initiated in 2004, plans for long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars, necessitating advanced preflight medical screenings to reduce disease risks in space.
  • Countermeasures like artificial gravity and current techniques from the International Space Station aim to combat health issues during these missions, especially concerning the unknown effects of radiation exposure.
  • Missions, particularly to Mars, will require autonomous medical systems due to long isolation periods, with a focus on including medical personnel and basic surgical capabilities within the crew.
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