Neurolab Spacelab module
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The Neurolab Spacelab module was a specialized Space Shuttle laboratory dedicated to studying the effects of microgravity on the nervous system and brain function in space.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Spacelab module
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microgravity research facility ⓘ space laboratory ⓘ |
| agency | NASA NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| contributedTo |
development of countermeasures for long-duration spaceflight
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understanding of how microgravity affects the human nervous system ⓘ |
| countryOfOperator |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| crewSize | 7 ⓘ |
| experimentType |
animal neuroscience experiments
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cellular and molecular neuroscience experiments ⓘ human neuroscience experiments ⓘ |
| flownOnMission | STS-90 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| heritage | Spacelab pressurized module design ⓘ |
| hostedExperiment |
behavioral neuroscience experiments
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cardiovascular–neural interaction experiments ⓘ developmental neurobiology experiments ⓘ neurophysiology experiments ⓘ neurovestibular experiments ⓘ |
| includedFacility |
life sciences laboratory
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neuroscience experiment racks ⓘ |
| internationalCollaboration |
European Space Agency
NERFINISHED
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Japanese Space Agency NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| landingDate | 1998-05-03 ⓘ |
| launchDate | 1998-04-17 ⓘ |
| launchVehicle | Space Shuttle Columbia OV-102 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| missionDuration | 15 days ⓘ |
| missionName | Neurolab NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operatedOn | Space Shuttle Columbia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operationalEnvironment | microgravity ⓘ |
| orbitType | low Earth orbit ⓘ |
| partOf | Space Shuttle program NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryObjective |
study brain function in space
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study effects of microgravity on the nervous system ⓘ |
| researchField |
neuroscience
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physiology ⓘ space medicine ⓘ |
| significance | dedicated neuroscience mission in space ⓘ |
| sponsor |
NASA Life and Microgravity Sciences and Applications Division
NERFINISHED
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international partner agencies ⓘ |
| status | retired ⓘ |
| studiedProcess |
autonomic nervous system regulation in microgravity
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neuroplasticity in microgravity ⓘ sensorimotor adaptation in space ⓘ sleep and circadian rhythms in space ⓘ vestibular function in microgravity ⓘ |
| usedBy |
astronauts
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international research teams ⓘ |
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