Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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No one likes being sick, but can you imagine catching a bug while hurling through space? Turns out, this is an issue that many space agencies have worked to study and mitigate.

Hosted By: Hank Green
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Image Sources:
nasa.gov/feature/researchers-measure-monitor-and-mitigate-potential-health-risks-of-long-duration-spaceflight

Original Episodes:
youtube.com/watch?v=GQ7v2dI2RF4
youtube.com/watch?v=WetZdYCBWXs
youtu.be/-Y2pxYhgZA0