The ride to orbit was impressive, as it always is. But once I got on board the space station, it really felt like I was visiting an old home; it felt very comfortable.
Scott KellyRead
If we're going to go farther from Earth, to Mars or somewhere else someday, we have to have a good understanding of the psychological impact on people. And not only psychologically, but how it affects their cognition. We're doing a lot of research on my cognitive abilities.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Exploring distant planets requires understanding the mental effects on astronauts and their cognitive functions.
Scott Kelly emphasizes the importance of comprehending the psychological and cognitive challenges that come with long-duration space missions. As humanity aims to explore Mars and beyond, understanding how such experiences affect mental health and cognitive performance becomes crucial for the success of these missions.
Themes
PsychologyCognitionSpace ExplorationMental HealthNasa
In practice
Example use cases
In a presentation about space missions, this quote can highlight the importance of astronaut well-being.
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All quotes →During my time in orbit, I lost bone mass, my muscles atrophied, and my blood redistributed itself in my body, which strained my heart. Every day, I was exposed to ten times the radiation of a person on Earth, which will increase my risk of a fatal cancer for the rest of my life.
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