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Shubhanshu Shukla researched bones in ISS, a ray of hope in the treatment of osteoporosis; Know details
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has done a bone-related study on the International Space Station (ISS) which can be helpful in the treatment of osteoporosis. On the ISS under the Axiom-4 mission, he studied the effects on bones in microgravity. He is building a digital twin that will be helpful in assessing the health risks of astronauts.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla did a bone-related study on the International Space Station (ISS). This research is a ray of hope towards better treatment of bone disease osteoporosis. Shubhanshu has been aboard the ISS since June 26 as part of the Axiom-4 mission.
On Saturday, having earned himself a day off after a week on the ISS, Shubhanshu and the rest of the astronauts from the Axiom-4 mission attempted to discover how bones are impacted in zero gravity or microgravity. How bones weaken in space and how they recover when they get back to Earth.
With the study of biological markers associated with bones, scientists are developing a 'digital twin'. 'Digital twin' is an imaginary model. The model can assist in discovering through data how the bones of the astronaut respond and recover in space. With this method, the health hazards of astronauts will be evaluated, and solutions in advance will be prepared while scheduling future missions.
It can also be beneficial in the treatment of bone-related diseases. Shubhanshu and three other astronauts - Peggy Whitson of America, Slavosz Ujnanski-Wisniewski of Poland, Tibor Kapu of Hungary - had reached the ISS on a 14-day mission.
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Also conducted an experiment related to monitoring radiation exposure. On the 10th day of the mission, Shubhanshu also participated in an experiment to monitor radiation exposure on the ISS. This experiment can help ensure better protection of astronauts from radiation on long-duration space missions. Axiom Space said, Shubhanshu studied microalgae, or microscopic algae, in space. These microbes can help maintain life in space in the future. It is being explored how these microbes grow and adapt themselves in space.
The experiment related to 'Tardigrades' was successful Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) said in a statement that Shubhanshu has successfully completed the microgravity experiment related to 'Tardigrades' on the ISS. Tardigrades or water bears, are tiny creatures and are known for their ability to survive in extreme conditions. Shubhanshu attempted to find out how tardigrades survive in space.
