Neuroscience in Space

Since the first orbital flight of John Glenn, investigations have been conducted on the adaptation of nervous functions to space flight Millard Reschke and Gilles Clément have been active in this research, with experiments flown onboard Salyut, Mir, Spacelab, and 30+ flights of the Space Shuttle . This book presents in a readable text and detailed illustrations the findings from these experiments conducted during and after space missions. The authors also identify the neuroscience research that is foreseen onboard the International Space Station and what do we need to learn to understand fully the implications and risks in this area for a human mission to Mars.

• Space Neuroscience: What Is It?.- History of Space Neuroscience.- Operational Aspects.- Sensory Functions in Space.- Posture, Movement and Locomotion.- Compensatory Eye Movements.- Spatial Orientation.- Countermeasures.- A Vision for Space Neuroscience.

From the reviews: "Clement ... present a comprehensive review of animal and human neuroscience research conducted either in space or with subjects who just returned from space. The information is presented with the detail that scientists require, clearly outlining the complicated issues involved in sending humans on brief and extended space journeys. ... Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students through professionals." (D. K. Fry, Choice, Vol. 46 (7), March, 2009) "The complexities of changes to the central and peripheral nervous systems as a result of space travel are described in great detail in this 322-page book ... . For those of you who are thinking that now may be a good time to move to Mars, there is a section (albeit short) on what to expect ... you get there. ... if you want a bit of diversion while still remaining in the neuroscience world, here is a book that many will find intriguing." (American Journal of Neuroradiology, Vol. 30, March, 2009)