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Why We Explore

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Why Do We Explore?

From the time of our birth, humans have felt a primordial urge to explore -- to blaze new trails, map new lands, and answer profound questions about ourselves and our universe.

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Research Information Overview

    Research Information

    The ongoing studies carried out by NASA’s Human Research Program generate a constant stream of exciting new data, findings, and breakthroughs that are of interest to both researchers and the general public. To find out about the experiments that are being conducted at facilities around the globe and to learn more about the latest discoveries, use the links below to explore specific elements and analogs.

Research Information

Elements

Behavioral Health and Performance Risk Management

NASA’s Human Research Program is responsible for the oversight and coordination of a wide range of ongoing studies, experiments, and projects. HRP research and research management activities are ...

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Analogs

Astronauts Prepare for Simulations

NASA’s Human Research Program scientists and engineers work to identify, understand, and lessen the risks that humans encounter in space. However, the process of carrying out these studies can be ...

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Human Research Program Documents

Human Research Program Documents

The Human Research Program (HRP) maintains program documentation that set requirements and guidelines for the program and researchers working with the HRP.

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Human Research Program Research Opportunities

The Human Research Program ongoing research opportunities and projects continue to generate new data, findings, and breakthroughs in human health and safety for spaceflight missions.

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Human Research Program - NASA Research Announcement ...

NASA periodically solicits proposals for specific NASA Research Announcements (NRA).

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Human Research Program

    About HRP
    The Human Research Program conducts research and develops technologies that allow humans to travel safely and productively in the environment of space.
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    HRP Manager
    Michael Barratt

    Contact Information
    National Aeronautics & Space Administration
    Johnson Space Center
    Human Research Program
    Mail Code: SA2
    2101 NASA Parkway
    Houston, Texas 77058

    Human Research Roadmap
    The Integrated Research Plan (IRP) describes the portfolio of HRP research and technology tasks. A web-based version of the IRP is accessible via the Human Research Roadmap.
    Requesting Medical Data
    NASA’s human life sciences data can assist the research community in providing a better understanding of the appropriate strategies required to mitigate spaceflight-related health risks.
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