SpaceX just exposed a critical science missions on Dragon that SHOCKED NASA...

until now spacex's crew Dragon spacecraft remains renowned as one of the safest and most reliable spacecraft ever built since 2020 the crew Dragon capsules completed 10 crude missions to the International Space Station ISS including missions for NASA and private Ventures this achievement not only signifies a milestone in space exploration but also serves as a testament to human progress and intelligence and Innovation however what dragon has been doing is just the beginning it can go further than what we think on February 2nd SpaceX announced on X along with the link SpaceX is working with researchers to develop and fly critical science on Dragon helping to advance Humanity's ability to live and work in space this means they have started quietly inviting proposals for exceptional science and research ideas that'll enable life in space and on other planets to be execute on orbit using its Dragon spacecraft capsule specifically SpaceX says it's looking for research Arch studies and experiments focused on Fitness or solutions to increase efficiency and Effectiveness and those focused on human health during long duration spaceflight missions research proposals for Dragon human spaceflight missions will be accepted through March 15 2024 and may be included in missions as early as late 2024 we you or anyone else have the opportunity to propose the best ideas to the world's largest Aerospace company through the official link of SpaceX feel confident if you have excellent Solutions selected research study groups would have access to spacex's crew Dragon missions opening up a whole new use case for one of the company's core products witnessing the intersection of Science and space exploration is truly inspiring as SpaceX collaborates with researchers to advance Human Habitat Innovations this notable effort not only showcases our resilience as a species but also opens doors to countless possibilities for the future of humanity in fact the company has discussed using dragon as an orbital lab similar to the ISS going back a decade the business case didn't make sense until recently but by platforming on orbit research the company would also gain access to valuable data in addition to any fees or other conditions presented to customers in the research collaboration terms and conditions SpaceX states that it and the entity behind the scientific research will jointly own rights to all data recorded and samples obtained during the research on orbit regardless of whether this information was captured by SpaceX itself or the research institution the document further specifies that all technology which is expansively defined to include software inventions proprietary information and more developed jointly by SpaceX and the research institution shall be jointly owned the agreement also states that the technology would be jointly owned without accounting to other parties legal language that means that each party could essentially commercialize or license the technology without any Duty or obligation to of the other party there are clear exceptions the document specifies that any technology developed solely using the researchers equipment defined here is equipment for the measurement recording and transmission of data is owned solely by the researcher however even in this case the data and samples would still clearly be jointly owned these are fairly standard terms for patents and inventions in this context furthermore it shares ownership rights of data and samples providing SpaceX with more than just Revenue spacex's collaboration with research to develop and incorporate crucial science into dragon is an encouraging step towards furthering exploration and human habitation in Space by surpassing our existing boundaries of knowledge we'll unlock new possibilities for growth and Innovation and expand our Collective Vision exciting times lie ahead I look forward to following the incredible discoveries from this collabo so now let's explore together why dragon is the choice for advancing scientific capabilities for human living and working in space instead of Starship when well this is undoubtedly a smart plan by SpaceX and Elon Musk they've leveraged what's available to create something even greater remember that any space on any spacecraft mostly requires equipment to support human activities applying Innovations to Dragon represents a significant step in Elon must Journey to Mars instead of waiting for Starship to be completed before conducting research SpaceX is conducting research directly on the already operational Dragon this approach helped SpaceX save both time and money for research activities enhancing efficiency and managing their various programs given spacex's Ambitions It could only make sense that the company wants to platform even more research into solutions that could reduce these risks and better set up their own mission to Mars for Success however this project is certainly not an easy task understanding the impact of space flight on humans is crucial when designing an idea to submit to SpaceX humans evolve for and adapted to conditions on earth move us off our planet and we might start to fail there are five hazards in human space flight related to stress factors imposed on the body these can be summarized by the acronym Rich standing for space radiation R isolation and confinement I distance from the earth D gravity field G and inclosed environment e first is space radiation on Earth We're shielded by the planet's magnetic field and atmosphere from the majority of particles that make up the space radiation environment even so everyone on Earth's exposed to low levels of radiation every day from the food we eat to the air we breathe in space astronauts are exposed to varied and increased levels of radiation that are different from those on Earth exposure to increased radiation can be associated with both short and long-term Health consequences depending on how much total radiation astronauts experience and the time frame in which they experience that exposure increased risk of cancer and degenerative diseases like heart disease and cataracts have been observed in human populations exposed to radiation here on Earth Earth second is isolation and confinement beyond the biological or circadian clock in space it can be altered by factors such as varying light dark Cycles a confined and noisy environment and the pressure of prolonged isolation and confinement it's important to prepare for the fatigue astronauts may experience during space flight given that there will be times with heavy workloads and shifting schedules the more restricted the space and the less contact with people outside the environment the more likely humans are to develop Behavior or cognitive problems or even psychiatric disorders in addition there are personal emotions that get triggered like longing for loved ones or feeling unable to assist with family emergencies back on Earth regardless of how long the mission lasts third is distance from the earth the space station orbits 240 Mi above Earth the Moon is a thousand times farther from Earth than the space station in contrast Mars is on average 140 mi from Earth with communication delays ranging from 10 minutes and lower orbit to oneway 20 minutes on Mars astronauts have to be capable of problem solving and devising solutions as a team without assistance for Mission Control fourth are gravity Fields astronauts in space experience the absence of gravity according to NASA research without Earth's gravity affecting the human body weightbearing bones lose on average 1 to one and a half% of mineral density per month during space flight after returning to Earth bone loss might not completely be corrected by rehabilitation however their risk for fractur is not higher without the proper diet and exercise routine astronauts also lose muscle mass and microgravity faster than they would here on Earth moreover the fluids in the body shift upward to the head in microgravity which may put pressure on the eyes and cause vision problems if preventative or countermeasures are not implemented Crews may experience an increased risk of developing kidney stones due to dehydration and increased excretion of calcium from their bones finally closed environments the ecosystem inside the spacecraft plays a big role in everyday astronaut life in space microbes can change characteristics in space and microorganisms that naturally live on the human body are transferred more easily from person to person enclosed habitats like the space station stress hormone levels are elevated and the immune system is altered which could lead to an increased susceptibility to allergies or other illnesses beyond the effects of the environment on the immune system every inch and detail of living and working quarters must be careful y thought out and designed no one wants their house too hot too cold cramped crowded loud or not well lit and no one wants to enjoy working and living in such a habitat and space either that's all for today's episode hope you enjoyed it and learned something new please let us know what you think in the comments section down below because your feedback is very important to us and helps us make better videos for you we thank you so much for watching and hope to see you next time bye