Space and astronautical engineering - Ingegneria spaziale e astronautica

The Space Medicine module aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges posed by space travel on human health. The module focuses on developing expertise in space-related medical issues, including the diagnosis, monitoring, prevention, and treatment of space-specific health concerns. Students will also explore the intricacies of life support systems, telemedicine applications, and the role of nutrition and exercise in sustaining astronaut well-being. By the end of the course, learners will be able to address the complex medical needs of individuals in space missions, especially focused on long term permanence in space and to issues related to space exploration and human settlement beyond Earth. Learning objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to: Gain competence in the diagnosis and treatment of space-specific medical conditions. Explore life support systems and their critical role in sustaining human life in space. Understand the principles and applications of health monitoring and telemedicine for remote healthcare in space. Understand the role of nutrition and exercise in maintaining astronaut health and well-being. Gain competence on countermeasures to the challenges of bone and muscle health in microgravity. Understand the basic aspects of strategies for cardiovascular and immune system health maintenance during space travel. Understand the psychological and social dynamics of astronaut teams and strategies for promoting mental health. Explore the ethical considerations and challenges related to medical decision-making in space missions. Examine the impact of space radiation on human health and develop strategies for mitigation.