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NASA Awards Second Human Health, Performance Contract

News Release7 months ago
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HH&P and The Human Landing System

Article3 years ago
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NASA Harnesses US Navy Spinning Device to Simulate Spaceflight

Article3 years ago
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Experiments to Unlock How Human Bodies React to Long Space Journeys

Article3 years ago
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Five Tips from NASA Crew on Emerging from Isolation

Article4 years ago
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Scientists Probe How Long-Term Spaceflight Alters Immunity

Article4 years ago

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HH&P is the primary organization focused on enhancing crew health and performance and mitigating the risks associated with human spaceflight.

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Human Health and Performance provide unique products and services required to maintain astronaut health and performance during and after long-duration space exploration.

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Risk is inherent in human spaceflight. However, specific risks can and should be understood, managed, and mitigated to reduce threats posed to astronauts.

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HH&P offers a wide variety of educational opportunities ranging from short internships to in-depth research fellowships and NASA grants.