The Future Is Here

Reviews the book, Humans in Space: The Psychological Hurdles by Nick Kanas (see record 2015-32688-000). The book’s focus is on the human aspects of space travel and is split into two sections: Section I, Near-Earth On-Orbit and Lunar Missions, and Section II, Interplanetary and Interstellar Missions...

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Published inPsycCritiques Vol. 61; no. 9; p. No Pagination Specified
Main Author Kennedy, Carrie H.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published American Psychological Association 29.02.2016
Subjects
Achievement
Aviation
Human
Psychology
Spaceflight
Stress
Traveling
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Summary:Reviews the book, Humans in Space: The Psychological Hurdles by Nick Kanas (see record 2015-32688-000). The book’s focus is on the human aspects of space travel and is split into two sections: Section I, Near-Earth On-Orbit and Lunar Missions, and Section II, Interplanetary and Interstellar Missions. Section I starts fairly strong with information about psychophysiological stress encountered during space travel and some interesting information on public versus private space missions. Section II focuses on the need for increased autonomy of crews for long-duration missions and the confusion this may cause between mission control and the crews, as well as its impact on crew cohesion and mission achievement. If you are thinking of working in this field, want to be an astronaut when you grow up, are interested in being a space tourist, or are just generally a sci-fi fan, this book is worth the read. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)
ISSN:1554-0138
1554-0138
DOI:10.1037/a0040030