UM-Bot Posted February 18, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Not everyone is cut out for the isolation of traveling long distances through space. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire. Posted February 18, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 18, 2017 It's not surprising that long duration space travelers will suffer from a variety of psychological challenges. What's really interesting, as described in the video, is how the majority of space missions occur in three distinct periods, the third of which, called the third quarter phenomenon, is characterized by increased aggressiveness and emotionalism. It is easy to understand how a person can get to that stage, as long periods of monotony and boredom can be problematic. Care packages and increased communication with family members are a good way to minimize that, but the challenge will be coming up with solutions for situations where such contact is not always possible. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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