Workshop “Isolation/confinement studies for human space exploration” Long-duration space missions, such as those to the Moon, Mars and beyond, pose unique challenges for astronauts: prolonged isolation, confinement in extreme environments and the psychological impact of living far from Earth. Although the human body is highly adaptable, prolonged exposure to these stressors can have negative impacts on crew health, safety and performance. To ensure the mental and physical well-being of crew members and address these issues, it is essential to understand how long-term isolation and confinement affect human health, and simultaneously develop support strategies to preserve astronauts' wellbeing. The Workshop “Isolation/confinement studies for human space exploration”, organized by ASI in collaboration with the Italian Navy and European Space Agency - ESA aims at exploring the existing heritage and state-of-the-art of research related to isolation and confinement. The workshop will be held at ASI headquarters in Rome from 31 March to 2 April 2025. The Workshop "20 years of Concordia research", organized by ESA in collaboration with Programma Nazionale di Ricerche in Antartide (PNRA) and Institut Polaire Français Paul-Émile Victor (IPEV), will be hosted by ASI on 3 April 2025. Aim of the workshop is to highlight lessons learned and key results from two decades of studies at Concordia Station, a high-fidelity analogue for space exploration. For further information, click the link below: https://lnkd.in/dpkX4kKW
