All astronauts return from space with anaemia. Recent literature and research conducted on human blood has revealed that red blood cell death was increased during space flight and microgravity. The collaboration between the University of Malta and OHRI will implement novel, cutting-edge technologies to uncover key mechanisms of spaceflight-related anaemia. The studies form part of a private led mission by Polaris Program, and consist of three rocket launches to earth orbit.
The first two missions will take place on a SpaceX dragon spacecraft whilst the third and final launch will take place on a starship spacecraft. The study on blood and haemoglobin profiling of human astronauts is led by Professor Joseph Borg and his team for the Malta side whilst the full investigation is coordinated and led by Professor Guy Trudel from OHRI.
For more information and a whole list of investigations taking place aboard the first launch visit this .
Photo: Polaris Dawn crewmembers, Anna Menon, Scott Pottet, Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis (Credits: Polaris program/ John Kraus)
