Aerospace Medical Association Task Force
Medical guidelines for space passengers. Aerospace Medical Association Task Force on Space Travel
Abstract
In the foreseeable future, private companies will manufacture space vehicles with a capacity of transporting tourists into low Earth orbit. Because of the stresses of spaceflight, the effects of microgravity, and limited medical care capability, a system of medical clearance is highly recommended for these space tourists. It is our purpose to establish guidelines for use by private businesses, medical providers, and those planning on being a space tourist. Consequently, a Task Force was organized by the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) for the purpose of facilitating safety of passengers, fellow passengers, crew, and flight operations. The guidelines are meant to serve only as a template with the full expectation that exceptions might be made with appropriate rationale.
Source and rights
Published by Aviation, space, and environmental medicine, 2001. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Organisation
- Aerospace Medical Association Task Force
- Published
- 2001
- Applies to
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- Aviation, space, and environmental medicine
- PubMed
- 11601561




