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In-Flight Data to Investigate Immune System Changes
09.05.12 - Brian Crucian, immunologist at NASA's Johnson Space Center, provides investigation details, including how the crew uses a blood sample collection kit.
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Astronaut Nutrition Data Feeds Several Studies
08.29.12 - Scott Smith, Ph.D., principal investigator for the Pro K and Nutrition investigations discusses diet and the effects of microgravity on astronauts.
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Exercise Prescriptions Important on Space Station
08.24.12 - Bob Tweedy and Lori Ploutz-Snyder, Ph.D., explain the overall goals of the study and how the ARED works.
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NASA Selects 12 Space Radiobiology Research Proposals
08.31.12 - NASA Selects 12 Space Radiobiology Research Proposals
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NASA Completes Maximum Parachute Test For Orion Spacecraft
08.29.12 - HOUSTON -- NASA Tuesday successfully completed another parachute test of its Orion spacecraft high above the skies of the U.S. Yuma Army Proving Ground in southwestern Arizona. The test examined the maximum pressure Orion's parachutes might face when returning from exploration missions.
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This is the beginning of a new era in space exploration where we will build the capabilities to send humans deeper into space than ever before.
