How Research in Space Helps Us Sleep Better on Earth [Space for Humans Transmission]

Can you imagine trying to fall asleep when every day has 16 sunrises? That’s only one of the challenges astronauts face on the International Space Station, where a good night’s sleep is vital to the mission. In this episode, we explore the exciting research helping astronauts sleep better - and all the rest of us, too!

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