November 1, 2021 / Modified nov 1, 2021 9:09 a.m.

Episode 301: Opening a new era in crewed space research.

Civilian space travel is bringing new opportunities to learn how the human body reacts to the space environment.

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This year's advancement in civilian space travel is bringing new opportunities to learn how the human body reacts to the space environment. University of Arizona scientist Frederic Zenhausern explains how ordinary people are contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge in Earth orbit.

Frederic Zenhausern spoke with Tim Swindle, director of the University of Arizona Space Institute.

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