>>It is a record for cumulative time in space.
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>Yes, I was confused about that at first. But still, I think he has been months at a time in space, so there is still the potential of health problems due to muscle atrophy.

apparently women are physically and mentally more suited to spaceflight than men. None of the designs I have seen for long duration spaceflight seem to include spinning it for artificial gravity.

The first women on Mars may have to spend their first few weeks getting used to being under the influence of gravity again.