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Artemis II Astronauts Will Not Be Able to Walk or Hold Their Heads After Arriving on Earth
The four astronauts of the Artemis II mission will face significant adverse physical conditions upon returning to Earth after spending 10 days in space, as explained by Colombian electronic engineer and analog astronaut Giovanna Ramírez.
TL;DR
- Astronauts of the Artemis II mission will face adverse physical conditions upon returning to Earth after 10 days in space.
- Expected ailments include difficulty walking, holding their heads, and readjusting to gravity.
- The Orion capsule will endure extreme temperatures and speeds during re-entry.
- NASA's protocol dictates astronauts will be taken out in chairs and transported to Houston, with neck braces applied as a precaution.
- Physical effects include muscle mass deterioration, eye problems, and balance disturbances.
- Astronauts will undergo quarantine and rehabilitation in Houston.
- The splashdown is expected in the Pacific Ocean near California under optimal weather conditions.
- The mission tested essential systems for future lunar landing missions.