Center for Space Medicine Research

Thrilled to be taking part in this year’s Spaceflight Human Optimization and Performance (SHOP) Summit! Looking forward to a fantastic event. Check out their page to learn more!

COMING SOON: Part II blog post of our deep dive into science, misinformation, and the future of R&D discovery. ?? In Part II, we tackle: ?? How misinformation fills the gaps when research is defunded. ?? The battle between privatization and open science. ?? Ethical space exploration—can it still be a collective human endeavor? ?? Actionable steps to reclaim knowledge, support science, and strengthen collaboration. ?? Post drop on March 24 – Stay tuned! #ScienceForAll #EthicalExploration #MisinformationWars #FutureOfScience #ReclaimKnowledge #SpaceForEveryone ?? In case you missed Part I: https://lnkd.in/eynQwPGJ

The race to commercialize space has raised a lot of critical questions about policy vs. practice, governance and ethics. These questions are to be discussed now—crowdsourcing ideas from across fields, industries, and people—since *successful* space missions are collective in nature.?? ?? ?? PS - Politics and ideology inform all aspects of our lives, space science included. ?? "Space ethics is a new field of inquiry, but one growing in importance as exploration accelerates and private interests become more involved […] Engineers, flight directors and managers at the operational frontier of space exploration are better placed than academics to apply ethical considerations to decision making and behaviour, but less equipped and motivated to do so. The operational frontier is concerned with mission success — whatever mission they have been given — but not so concerned about whether a mission?ought?to proceed at all. Indeed, the ethical considerations that have been embraced at the operational frontier have tended to emerge through reaction to catastrophic events rather than through proactive reflection." https://lnkd.in/g-ZYdA9b #spacepolicy #ethics #STEMmatters #spacescience #innovation #adaptationandresilience #spacegovernance #scienceandpolitics

Space debris isn’t a future problem... it’s happening now. The rules for sustainable space activity exist, but implementation lags. Watch the @FinancialTimes feature on the growing risks & solutions for space sustainability and check out resources from United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) ?? #SpaceSustainability?

What happens when critical thought gets outpaced by the algorithm? When scientific exploration is privatized or knowledge becomes a commodity? ?? Last week, we dropped a piece on science, misinformation, and the future of exploration. In a couple of weeks, we will drop Part II. From medicine to space exploration, voting rights to consumer habits—what we believe in, the questions we ask and answers we pursue shapes the world we build. ?? Read here: https://lnkd.in/eynQwPGJ ?? The way forward isn’t isolation. It’s collaboration. Just as scientific progress is a shared endeavor, reclaiming knowledge is something we do together. The only way to counter misinformation is to build, verify, and communicate—louder, clearer, and with purpose. #STEaM #STEM

?? On this International Women’s Day, we recognize the power of information and its role in human and scientific evolution—which includes the collective responsibility to protect it. Barriers to access and funding stall progress while misinformation dictates who benefits from scientific outcomes. Science isn’t only about breakthroughs…it’s about foregrounding truth, equity, and collaboration to define the future of exploration and innovation. ???We cover all this and more in the NEW BLOG and POST drop by the center’s JoAnna Pollonais and Carli Domenico, PhD.: "Knowledge in the Age of Misinformation (or: Time For a New Science Paradigm)." ?? How science, space, and misinformation collide, plus why knowledge is power—and why standing by and hoping for the best isn’t an option. We we have to act to keep information flowing and in collective hands. ??? The privatization of space is accelerating and misinformation helps reshape that narrative and our social realities. But the future isn’t determined by billionaires, political pundits or algorithms alone. It’s built by us—through shared discovery, ethical communication, and collective action. ?? Read here: https://lnkd.in/eynQwPGJ #ReclaimKnowledge #ScienceForAll #WomensDay #MisinformationWars #FutureOfScience #WomenInScience? #TheFutureOfTruth #STEM #STEaM

?? The future of science depends on more than just discovery... it depends on the content we create, the data we share, and who controls the narrative. We live in an era where information is power, but it’s also currency, a weapon, and an illusion. Science should unite us, but how can it when misinformation divides so easily? ?? Tomorrow, we’re dropping a piece that cuts through the noise and lights the way forward. Because science belongs to everyone. Stay tuned. Stay tuned. Because real progress doesn’t just happen—it’s built… together. #ScienceForAll #TruthMatters #ThePowerOfCommunication #AlliedforScience #InternationalWomensDay #KnowledgeReclaimed

Science has always been about curiosity, discovery, and progress—but just as importantly, it’s about trust. Trust in research, trust in evidence, and trust in the idea that knowledge should be shared for the benefit of all. This weekend, we’re joining Stand Up for Science 2025 to advocate for the future of research, education, and innovation. Why? Because science thrives when it’s open, well-supported, and valued by society. Why this matters: -Strong science means strong communities. From healthcare to climate solutions, we all benefit when research is accessible and protected. -Collaboration fuels discovery. Advancements in space, medicine, and technology happen when we work across disciplines and borders. -Investing in science is investing in the future. The next big breakthroughs won’t happen without a commitment to education, funding, and open dialogue. ?? Whether you're a researcher, an educator, or simply someone who believes in the power of knowledge, your voice matters. ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbNjRKtd #StandUpForScience #ScienceForTheFuture #InnovationMatters #CSMR #STEM #FutureOfDiscovery

??What goes up, sometimes comes down. Millions of pieces of space debris orbit Earth... Ever wondered what happens when debris re-enters the Earth's atmosphere? What if it crashes near you? ? Swipe through and learn about: ? ?? What space debris is ?? The importance of international space law, negotiated by the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (#COPUOS), in determining who could be liable when debris falls to Earth ?? How #UNOOSA, through its work on #spacelaw and #spacesustainability, supports countries in addressing these challenges ? ?? Want to dive deeper? Here’s some bedtime reading: ? 1?? UNOOSA’s Treaty Booklet on International Space Law: https://lnkd.in/diDEvMJE 2?? Space Debris Mitigation Guidelines, agreed by COPUOS in 2007: https://lnkd.in/gJPEtTNJ 3?? The Guidelines for the Long-term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities (#LTSGuidelines), agreed by COPUOS in 2019: https://lnkd.in/eKd5NrSz

? What time is it on the Moon? ?? How do we prevent astronauts from getting lost? ?? Can we make lunar landings safer? By 2040, up to 1000 people could be living on the #Moon. As time moves 56 microseconds a day faster on the Moon, the sun can be up for 14 days at a time, and some mountains never experience nights, the international community needs a common, Moon-tailored way of keeping track of time. As humanity prepares for long-term lunar missions and settlements a reliable navigation and communication system will also be indispensable. In our latest #UNOOSA101 video, Dr. Javier Ventura-Traveset - Head of Navigation Science Office & ESA Lunar PNT Coordination at the European Space Agency - ESA explains: ??? Why defining a "Moon Time" is critical for future missions ?? How lunar positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems - like ESA’s Moonlight - will transform exploration ?? How UNOOSA and the International Committee on GNSS (ICG) are ensuring global cooperation on lunar navigation For more information on how UNOOSA, the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, and the ICG work on lunar cooperation, see: 1?? Action Team on Lunar Activities Consultation (#ATLAC), which was launched by COPUOS in 2024: https://lnkd.in/gwpkCMnm 2?? ICG Working Group on Cislunar Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT): https://lnkd.in/eWdWJbST ?? Watch the full video below and subscribe to our YouTube channel, with more explainer videos, here: https://lnkd.in/gdNpSuqA