Risk of Performance Decrements and Adverse Health Outcomes Resulting from Sleep Loss, Circadian Desynchronization, and Work Overload - NASA

Astronauts must maintain a high level of cognitive performance during every phase of the mission. Top-tier performance depends on acquiring an adequate quantity of daily sleep and the appropriate sleep quality. Previous spaceflight experience has shown that astronauts commonly experience sleep deprivation. Additionally, due to the nature of spaceflight, circadian disturbances are present. Together, these […]