Abstract
On October 6, 2021, the Psychology Proto Task-Force (PPTF) presented at the Overview Round Table within a series of inaugural interdisciplinary presentations coinciding with the launch of the Human Space Program. It is exploring the psychology of space migration, emphasizing how we can support people to survive, adapt, and thrive on future missions to Mars and beyond. As we expand further into the solar system, we stand on the precipice of change: unprecedented missions like this will bring unique challenges and opportunities. Mobility, adaptation, and collaboration have ensured our survival on Earth; seemingly each step of our evolution has moved us closer to expanding beyond our natural habitat. Successful migrations beyond Earth will rely on our ability not only to acclimatize and sustain physical and mental health off world, but also to optimize it. This paper, co-authored by several members of the PPTF, explores some of the anticipated challenges and stressors of deep space missions and off-world migrations. Various members of the task force may subsequently make further recommendations geared towards their expertise
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-20 |
| Journal | Journal of Space Philosophy |
| Publication status | Published - 1 May 2022 |