Research & Analysis
Deep dives into the physiology, technology, and economics of healthcare beyond Earth.
Physiology
March 2026
The Moon is not merely an extreme environment — it is a systematically hostile one. From the moment a human sets foot on the lunar surface, five distinct physiological processes begin working against them. Understanding these threats is the first step to engineering solutions that make long-duration lunar habitation viable.
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AI & Technology
February 2026
When NASA and Google announced their Crew Medical Officer Digital Assistant in August 2025, it marked a turning point in space medicine. For the first time, a multimodal AI system demonstrated the ability to guide non-physician crew members through complex medical triage with clinical accuracy. We examine what this means for the future of autonomous healthcare.
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Pharmaceuticals
January 2026
Varda Space Industries' successful production of ritonavir in Earth orbit was more than a technical milestone — it was a proof of concept for an entirely new model of pharmaceutical supply chains. As lunar missions extend from days to months, the inability to resupply medications on demand becomes a critical mission risk.
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Regulatory
December 2025
Harvard Law Review's 2025 analysis identified a fundamental gap in the regulatory framework governing medical care in space. The 1967 Outer Space Treaty assigns state responsibility but provides no medical standards. As commercial spaceflight accelerates, the absence of unified medical licensing for space creates both risk and opportunity.
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Market Analysis
November 2025
The global space medicine market is projected to reach $1.97 billion by 2034. But this figure understates the true opportunity. When the dual-use terrestrial market for remote autonomous healthcare is included — Antarctic stations, offshore platforms, disaster response — the addressable market exceeds $175 billion by 2030.
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