StationLIFE with Tracy Dyson.

Every month on StationLIFE, we’ll focus on a scientific area where the International Space Station is conducting groundbreaking research. This month, astronaut Tracy Dyson talks about some of the studies taking a look at astronaut brains.

Right now on station, we are studying how the unique stresses of the spaceflight environment affect astronauts’ central nervous systems, with an eye toward reducing risks for future space exploration. This means looking at things like astronaut cognition, spaceflight effects on fatigue and reaction timing, motor control, quality of sleep, psychological health and more!

Be sure to check back every month to see more of how we’re working "Off the Earth, For the Earth."