Department of Psychology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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The neurocognitive mechanisms of spatial orientation and navigation in astronauts
Author(s): Jacobs Florid*
Space exploration presents unique challenges for human physiology and cognition, especially in the domain of spatial orientation and navigation. In microgravity environments, such as the International Space Station (ISS), astronauts face a radically different spatial experience compared to Earth’s gravity-based orientation. In this article, we explore the neurocognitive mechanisms underlying spatial orientation and navigation in astronauts, highlighting how their brains adapt to the demands of space travel, the impact of microgravity on sensory processing, and the cognitive strategies used to maintain navigational abilities in unfamiliar and shifting environments. Spatial orientation refers to the ability to perceive and process information about the position of the body and objects in space. Navigation, on the other hand, is the ability to move through and understand one's .. View More»
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