Given the increasing involvement of female astronauts in advancing our knowledge of human capacity for long-duration spaceflight, it is critical to determine how to ensure their health and safety, as well as optimize their performance. This commentary discusses the priority to leverage the strengths of innovative collaborations and scientific approaches to enable the identification of potential risks and establish effective countermeasures that will ultimately support the success of space exploration.
- Ruth M. Farrell
- Jennifer A. Fogarty
- Jon G. Steller
