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NASA considers 'Wall of Death' stunt for lunar fitness

Livescience.com — May 8, 2024, 07:00 PM UTC

Summary: NASA plans to send astronauts back to the moon in 2025, aiming to establish a permanent lunar base. To combat muscle and bone loss in low-gravity conditions, researchers propose astronauts run on a "Wall of Death" at 8 mph, simulating lunar gravity. This exercise could counteract whole-body deconditioning. However, logistical challenges remain, and alternative training methods may be necessary due to space constraints on the moon.

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    "Wall of death" exercise proposed for astronauts in lunar gravity (Tomorrow's World Today)
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    Scientists propose 'Wall of Death' on moon for astronaut fitness (Daily Mail)
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  3. [3.2]
    Running on "wheel of death" in low gravity helps astronauts (ExplorersWeb)
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  4. [3.3]
    Scientists propose horizontal running in circular walls for lunar gravity (The Daily Star)
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  5. [3.5]
    New exercise method 'Wheel of Death' for Moon astronauts (The Sun)
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    Sideways running on the Moon for artificial gravity (ScienceAlert)
    16d
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    Moon astronauts to use 'Wheel of Death' exercise for health (The Irish Sun)
    16d
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    New exercise method for moon astronauts combat muscle atrophy (Space.com)
    18d
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    "Horizontal running in cylinder to combat muscle loss on moon." (Canadian Running Magazine)
    19d
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    Lunar explorers may run for artificial gravity on the moon (Universe Today)
    19d
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    Astronauts may run around 'Wall of Death' on moon (The Guardian)
    19d
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