Tag: Space exploration

While it's a common trope in science fiction, the idea of placing humans in long-term suspended animation is not yet a reality, though a limited, short-term version is saving lives in hospitals today. This raises a pressing question for scientists and ethicists alike: Can a human go into stasis?

In 1961, Alan Shepard famously wet his spacesuit during a launch delay, a moment that highlighted the critical need for a solution to personal waste management in space. This incident spurred NASA to develop the Maximum Absorbency Garment (MAG), better known as the astronaut diaper, a highly advanced piece of clothing designed for long-duration missions.