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NASA scientists are intensifying their investigation into a vision disorder that affects 70% of astronauts on long-duration space missions, as new research reveals the condition poses mounting risks for future Mars exploration 1 2. Space- Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS) causes crew members to experience blurred reading vision, swollen optic discs, and flattened eyeballs that can persist for years after returning to Earth

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[–] bob_lemon@feddit.org 9 points 3 days ago (1 children)

224m radius from the previous comment equates to 1400m circumference. With a crossbrace of another 900m (assuming an X shape). And a bit of stuff in the middle to affix the solar collector arrays (which must be stationary).

For comparison, the ISS is 109m long.

[–] Vupware@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] Bronzebeard@lemmy.zip 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

NASA's budget just got gutted by the anti science party.

[–] Vupware@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 days ago

Thanks for reminding me. :(