With renewed global excitement around NASA’s Artemis II mission, humanity is once again turning its eyes toward deep space and wondering: What does it take for humans to survive beyond Earth?
We invite you to explore this question in Space Medicine, a free, interactive online experience facilitated by recent Duke graduates. This course dives into the real medical and engineering challenges facing astronauts today, and those who will travel even farther tomorrow.
In Space Medicine, you’ll engage with the most pressing health challenges in space exploration through:
And you’ll explore questions like:
How do humans respond to extreme environments?
How can engineers, doctors, and scientific researchers come together to prevent space related health issues before they occur?
If future generations of humans attempt to live in space, what challenges will they face?
Which evolutionary adaptations to living on Earth are useful to surviving a months- or years-long voyage?
No prior experience in science or medicine is required – we’ll introduce key concepts along the way.
By the end of the course, you’ll gain valuable insight into how modern medicine is applied to spaceflight. As Artemis II brings humans back around the moon and invites the world to follow along in real time, there’s never been a better moment to understand the science that makes it possible.
Enroll in Space Medicine today!
