SpaceWorks is a private company working with NASA to create "human stasis" on spacecraft. Not far off from the depictions shown in famous science fiction films like '2001: A Space Odyssey,' SpaceWorks' human stasis would put astronauts into a type of controlled coma to help them cope with the massive amounts of time that are a necessity of space travel.
Space travel poses a wealth of complex problems, and, aside from the mechanical problems of how to get a rocket into space, engineers are also faced with transporting incredibly delicate cargo: people. While humans can be tough, the monotonous months that people would face on even a mission to nearby Mars would be psychologically challenging for anyone.
SpaceWork's human stasis system would be similar to therapeutic hypothermia, a technique already used in medicine to help people heal after traumatic injuries.
Static Space Transportation Techniques
SpaceWorks will Put People into Torpor for Mars Missions
Trend Themes
1. Human Stasis for Space Travel - Creating a controlled coma for astronauts would greatly alleviate the psychological stress of long distance space travel.
2. Using Therapeutic Hypothermia for Longer Space Missions - Adapting medical techniques for space travel could lead to new breakthroughs in human space exploration.
3. Revolutionizing Space Transport with Innovative Human Cargo Techniques - The development of new methods for transporting people in space could pave the way for longer and more ambitious missions.
Industry Implications
1. Space Exploration - The use of human stasis or therapeutic hypothermia could greatly enhance the feasibility of long-distance space missions.
2. Medical Technology - Adapting medical techniques for use in space could create new markets for medical companies and drive innovation.
3. Aerospace Engineering - Designing and implementing new methods for transporting people in space presents an exciting opportunity for aerospace engineers.