Christina Koch Says She's Recovering From Major Physical Change After Artemis II
Yahoo • • science
Key Points:
- Christina Koch and the Artemis II crew safely returned to Earth after a historic 10-day lunar flyby, splashing down off San Diego.
- Koch is undergoing physical therapy to readjust to Earth's gravity, explaining that her vestibular system was affected by the microgravity environment during the mission.
- She highlighted how the brain adapts to microgravity by ignoring vestibular signals, making balance and orientation challenging upon return, which has implications for treating vertigo and related conditions on Earth.
- The Artemis II crew set a new record for the farthest distance traveled from Earth by humans, surpassing Apollo 13's 1970 record, and gathered valuable scientific data during their mission.
- Koch expressed deep gratitude for global support during a public panel, emphasizing its importance alongside achieving the mission's technical objectives.
