Exercise keeps astronauts' hearts strong enough for flight to Mars

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What happened

Intense exercise during long spaceflights helps maintain heart structure and function within a range needed to tolerate the low-gravity environment of Mars, a study co-led by a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher suggests.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:24:09 UTC.

Why it matters

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  1. Exercise keeps astronauts' hearts strong enough for flight to Mars

  2. NASA Opens Applications for Next Class of Flight Directors

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