Christina Koch Says She's Recovering From Major Physical Change After Artemis II
Yahoo News UK • • science
Key Points:
- Christina Koch and the Artemis II crew safely returned to Earth after a historic 10-day lunar flyby, splashing down off the coast of San Diego.
- Koch is undergoing physical therapy to readjust to Earth's gravity, experiencing vestibular system challenges due to the effects of microgravity on her body's balance organs.
- She explained that microgravity causes the brain to rely heavily on visual cues for orientation, making activities like walking with eyes closed difficult upon return to gravity.
- The Artemis II mission broke the record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth, surpassing Apollo 13's 1970 record, and collected valuable scientific data.
- Koch expressed deep gratitude for global support, emphasizing its importance alongside technical achievements in making Artemis II a successful and inclusive mission.
