{"id":515,"date":"2025-12-04T03:15:30","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T02:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/100blogs.ovh\/36\/index.php\/2025\/12\/04\/nasa-astronaut-jonny-kim-advances-research-aboard-space-station\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T11:20:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T10:20:06","slug":"nasa-astronaut-jonny-kim-advances-research-aboard-space-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/100blogs.ovh\/36\/index.php\/2025\/12\/04\/nasa-astronaut-jonny-kim-advances-research-aboard-space-station\/","title":{"rendered":"NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Advances Research Aboard Space Station"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NASA astronaut Jonny Kim floats inside the Cupola of the International Space Station.<\/div>\n
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NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is wrapping up his first mission aboard the International Space Station in early December. During his stay, Kim conducted scientific experiments and technology demonstrations to benefit humanity on Earth and advance NASA\u2019s Artemis campaign in preparation for future human missions to Mars.<\/p>\n

Here is a look at some of the science Kim completed during his mission:<\/p>\n

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NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, a medical doctor, completed several routine medical exams while aboard the International Space Station. NASA flight surgeons and researchers monitor crew health using a variety of tools, including blood tests, eye exams, and ultrasounds.<\/p>\n

Kim conducts an ultrasound of his eye in the left image. Eye exams are essential as long-duration spaceflight may cause changes to the eye\u2019s structure and affect vision<\/a>, a condition known as spaceflight associated neuro-ocular syndrome, or SANS<\/a>. In the right image, Kim draws blood from a fellow crew member. These blood sample collections provide important insights into crew cartilage and bone health, cardiovascular function, inflammation, stress, immune function, and nutritional status.<\/p>\n

NASA astronauts complete regular medical exams before, during, and after spaceflight to monitor astronaut health and develop better tools and measures for future human exploration missions to the Moon and Mars.<\/p>\n

Learn more about human research<\/a> on space station.<\/p>\n

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