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How bubble muscles could help astronauts get their space legs

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A typical Mars mission involves about 1,000 days of travel, with roughly 40% spent in zero gravity during the journey to and from the red planet.

During this time, astronauts lose significant muscle mass, up to 20% per month, and bone density decreases by 1%2% monthly .

Researchers at the University of Bristol have developed a soft, wearable exosuit powered by inflatable "bubble muscles".

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English

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