Protecting the health of astronauts is a priority at NASA. With a wealth of knowledge collected through years of experience, research, and collaborative partnerships, the OCHMO Standards Team creates and routinely updates guidance documents to inform stakeholders who play a role in human spaceflight on the evidence-based strategies to monitor, prevent, and treat various medical conditions. The ultimate goal is to enable future long-duration space exploration missions to the Lunar surface, Mars, and beyond by optimizing astronaut health and performance capabilities.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Fundamentals of Human Health

Medical Operations and Clinical Care

Vehicle Systems, Interfaces, Structure & Environmental Design

Safety, History, Contingency, & Mishaps