For the first time in history, astronauts use portable X-ray technology in space that could pave the way for future Moon and Mars missions
- Representative preflight, in-flight, and post-flight hand radiographs.
- Radiographs of the hand were acquired (A) preflight by a crew member, (B) in-flight on day 1 after launch (L+1) by a crew member, and (C) post-flight by a non-crew operator using the same imaging protocol.
- Image Credit: Radiological Society of North America(RSNA)The first X-rays taken in space have shown that astronauts may soon have access to a medical tool that could become important on missions to the Moon and beyond.
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- Representative preflight, in-flight, and post-flight hand radiographs.
- Radiographs of the hand were acquired (A) preflight by a crew member, (B) in-flight on day 1 after launch (L+1) by a crew member, and (C) post-flight by a non-crew operator using the same imaging protocol.
- Image Credit: Radiological Society of North America(RSNA)The first X-rays taken in space have shown that astronauts may soon have access to a medical tool that could become important on missions to the Moon and beyond.
Sources: Times of India