Hubertus Strughold

Physiologist, space medicine pioneer

Hubertus Strughold - Physiologist, space medicine pioneer
Born

June 15th, 1898
126 years ago

Died

1986
39 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Germany and United States

Links & References

Contributed significantly to the field of space medicine, providing foundational research that supported human spaceflight. Worked with the U.S. Air Force and later at NASA, focusing on the physiological effects of space travel. Developed techniques for monitoring and responding to the health needs of astronauts during missions. Authored numerous scientific publications on the impact of high-altitude flying and lack of gravity on the human body, shaping protocols for future astronauts.

Pioneered research in space medicine

Developed physiological monitoring techniques for astronauts

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