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Enhancing Space Health: The Role of Human Factors Engineering in Space Medicine

Milan Ellis

Space exploration presents unique challenges to human health and performance, necessitating the integration of human factors engineering principles into space medicine. Human factors engineering focuses on optimizing the interaction between humans and their environments to enhance safety, efficiency, and well-being. In the context of space missions, human factors engineering plays a crucial role in spacecraft design, crew selection and training, medical systems, and operational procedures. This article explores the application of human factors engineering in space medicine, highlighting its contributions to astronaut health, mission success, and the future of space exploration