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Sharmila Kuthunur

The next giant leap? How jumping could help astronauts train for trips to the moon and Mars

JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Satoshi Furukawa exercises on board the International Space Station.

Jumping exercises could help protect astronauts from knee and hip pain during long-term missions to the moon and Mars, according to new research.

The findings add to the growing body of evidence aimed at safeguarding future space travelers from the potentially debilitating effects of prolonged spaceflight.

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