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Astronauts Stranded in Space: Health Concerns Amid Extended ISS Stay

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Astronauts Stranded in Space: Health Concerns Amid Extended ISS Stay
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  • NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore face extended ISS stay due to Boeing's Starliner issues, reflecting resilience similar to themes in Samantha Harvey's space novel 'Orbital'.
  • Prolonged ISS missions pose health risks such as weight loss and stress, mirrored by isolation themes in Harvey's Booker-winning 'Orbital'.
    • The upcoming February 2024 SpaceX mission underscores NASA's focus on astronaut safety, resonating with public anxiety depicted in Harvey's novel.
    • NASA's enhanced health protocols on the ISS align with strategies from 'Orbital' to support astronauts' mental and physical well-being.
    • Samantha Harvey's 'Orbital' explores themes of isolation akin to real astronauts' experiences, highlighting both personal anxiety and Earth's beauty.
    • Astronaut ocular health issues during space missions are similar to challenges faced by characters in 'Orbital', emphasizing NASA's protective measures.
    • Harvey's 'Orbital' depicts public concern for extended space missions, underscoring the need for psychological readiness among astronauts.
    • Links between current astronaut health concerns and past missions, notably Scott Kelly's experiences, are explored alongside Harvey's novel insights.
    • Safety issues on the ISS highlighted in 'Orbital' support increased calls for improved protocols, reflecting the novel's thematic influence.
    • Technological and health challenges in space capture themes of vulnerability and resilience, with Harvey's 'Orbital' deepening empathy and understanding.
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