Aerospace medicine in China: advancements and perspectives

NPJ Microgravity. 2024 Dec 19;10(1):111. doi: 10.1038/s41526-024-00453-w.

Abstract

With the rapid growth of China's space industry, long-term manned space missions face challenges from the complex space environment, posing risks to human health. Aerospace medicine, a key field, addresses these risks by researching the impacts of space on biochemical changes, cognitive abilities, and immune systems. This article reviews China's aerospace medicine research, summarizing efforts from various institutions and offering insights for future developments in the field.

Publication types

  • Review