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"Exploring Astronaut Mental Health in 'Space: The Longest Goodbye' Trailer"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Space.com

"Space: The Longest Goodbye," a new documentary directed by Ido Mizrahy, explores the mental health challenges faced by astronauts during long-term space missions, particularly in preparation for the upcoming Mars mission. The film features NASA psychologist Dr. Al Holland and rookie astronauts as they grapple with the psychological effects of extreme isolation. Scheduled for release on March 8, 2024, the documentary sheds light on the complexities of mental health in space exploration and aims to raise awareness about the importance of addressing these issues for future deep space missions.

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HTC Sends VR Headsets to Space for Astronaut Mental Health

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Verge

HTC is sending a modified version of its Vive Focus 3 VR headset to the International Space Station (ISS) to test its viability in alleviating mental stress experienced by astronauts. Partnering with XRHealth, HTC aims to address the lack of privacy, high workloads, and separation from loved ones that astronauts face in space. The modified headset uses software changes and power management adjustments to overcome spatial orientation issues, allowing the wearer to navigate menus using eye-tracking or a controller. If successful, this mission could pave the way for a more robust VR experience during longer space missions, including potential trips to Mars.

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