A series of short blog articles concerning space and athletics
In this European Space Agency blog article, it is argued that the life of a professional athlete shows many similarities to one of an astronaut. Both need to perform at key moments, and train hard to be at their best. Exercise and a healthy diet is important for both athletes and astronauts. Like many preparing […]
Astronauts undergo rigorous physical training to prepare for the challenges of space travel. Their training often includes elements similar to athletic conditioning, such as cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and endurance activities to ensure they can perform their duties effectively in space. This journal article argues that astronauts are a small group of occupational athletes who, […]
There are places on Earth that are acknowledged to be like the Red Planet. Top of the list in this BBC article are areas in the Atacama Desert and Antarctica, with the archipelago of Svalbard also making the shortlist. The founders of the Space Athletics Federation® (SAF) have already been active in these locations for many years, […]
Ice exists all over the solar system and beyond, and NASA is exploring ice and how it changes. Mars has bright polar ice caps that are visible from telescopes on Earth. The ice and snow (carbon dioxide) retreats in seasonal manner over the Martian year, the exact same as on Earth. The Space Athletics Federation® […]
The Space Athletics Federation® likes unique challenges, both on and off Earth. We wondered what it would be like to have an elite sub 4-minute miler run in Antarctica. Space Athletics Federation® athlete Paul Robinson took up the challenge on November 25th 2017. He made headlines around the world by running a mile in 4 mins […]
There have been two confirmed marathons in space, both conducted on treadmills. Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) have daily exercise regimes to keep strong and save their muscles and bones from the deteriorating effects of weightlessness. Harnesses and straps on a treadmill and stationary bike keep them from floating away. On April 16 […]
