The space race to create gym equipment for future astronauts
A new race is underway to develop gym equipment for future astronauts to maintain their fitness in space. Olympic medallist Matthew Wells is testing a British invention designed for use in weightless conditions. Various space agencies are collaborating on this technology, which aims to support astronauts during long-term missions to the Moon and beyond.
- ▪Matthew Wells is testing gym equipment designed for weightless conditions at 28,000 feet.
- ▪The equipment aims to help astronauts maintain muscle mass and bone density during space missions.
- ▪The European Space Agency and other organizations are involved in developing and testing this equipment.
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The space race to create gym equipment for future astronautsJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHarriet BradshawJohn KennettRower Matthew Wells says he's done a lot of training but nothing like this. Olympic medallist Matthew Wells rows as hard as he can as his body begins to float up for 22 seconds.Instead of a boat and water beneath him, he is 8500m (28000 ft) above the ground on a plane maneuvering to create weightless space-like conditions.He's part of a different kind of race, one to create the equipment to keep the astronauts of the future fit during space missions.The British invention he's trialling is amongst others being developed across the world, competing with the hope of a place on upcoming moon bases and space stations.
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