Deep Astronomy - Planetary Environments & Health Risks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cil0v7dIkgc


Hosted by Tony Darnell.


From July 6, 2017.


If we send humans to Mars, will they be able to survive? How
hostile is the solar system for human exploration? The Mars
environment presents many challenges to human survival and
long-term residence. In addition to radiation, unbreathable
atmosphere, and dust storms, surviving alien microorganisms can
present a health risk.


 


The US Congress has directed NASA to plan for a human mission to
Mars. A critical element of the planning is to ensure the health
and safety of astronauts travelling to, working on, and returning
from the Red Planet. 


 


Join Tony Darnell, Dr. Harley Thronson and Dr. Alberto Conti as
they explore with Dr. Arnauld Nicogossian (George Mason
University), Dr. Catharine A. Conley (NASA Planetary Protection
Officer) and Professor Charles Doarn (University of Cincinnati)
the challenges of living and working on Mars.


 


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