Wellness Wednesday: How do astronauts sleep in space?
Does zero gravity make a good place for sleeping?
[December 13, 2018 || NASA Johnson]
STEMonstrations: Sleep Science
“Establishing a routine for sleep is a key component to an astronaut’s ability to function aboard the International Space Station. In this episode, Expedition 55/56 Flight Engineer Ricky Arnold discusses the crew sleeping quarters, why sleep is important and how they adapt for circadian rhythms aboard the station.”
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