NASA Research Reveals Biological Clock Misalignment Effects on Sleep for Astronauts

NASA Research Reveals Biological Clock Misalignment Effects on Sleep for Astronauts

Both before and during astronauts’ flights, changes in circadian rhythms, contribute to sleep deficiency and increase the use of sleep-promoting medications. Learn more about how this is studied and how findings affect future space flights.

Topics

  • biological clock
  • circadian rhythm
  • sleep deprivation
  • Moon to Mars
  • One-Year Crew
  • Ames Research Center