Astronaut Health Reviews

In February 2007, NASA requested that an independent external committee conduct a comprehensive review of health services available to astronauts. At the same time, NASA's Johnson Space Center began an internal assessment of behavioral medicine practices for astronauts. In response to the findings of both reviews, NASA gathered additional data through an anonymous survey of astronauts and flight surgeons. The final report of the survey will be used to develop plans to address any needed changes in NASA's organizational policies and procedures governing astronaut health care.