Space Health Risks: Heart Aging in Microgravity and Record-Breaking Missions

A new study reveals that human heart tissue shows signs of aging after just one month in space, raising concerns for astronauts on long missions. Meanwhile, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko returns to Earth after a record-breaking 1,111 days in space, highlighting the challenges of long-duration missions. Plus, NASA shares stunning views of Hurricane Helene from the International Space Station, and former astronaut Mike Massimino discusses the unique civic duty of voting from space. Join us as we explore the intersection of space exploration and human health.

Sources:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/heart-tissue-shows-signs-of-aging-after-just-one-month-in-space-study-finds-180985151/
https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/russian-cosmonaut-returns-to-earth-after-completing-record-breaking-1-111th-day-in-space
https://www.wesh.com/article/nasa-hurricane-helene-international-space-station/62390895
https://www.tmz.com/2024/09/26/mike-massimino-reacts-astronauts-stuck-in-space-vote/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:44) Heart Tissue Shows Signs of Aging After Just One Month in Space, Study Finds
(00:03:22) Russian cosmonaut returns to Earth after completing record-breaking 1,111th day in space
(00:06:47) NASA shares view of Hurricane Helene from International Space Station
(00:09:42) Mike Massimino Reacts to Stuck Astronauts' Plans to Vote From Space