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“Long duration spaceflight will cause many physiological and psychological stressors which will make astronauts very susceptible to spatial disorientation,” said Dr Vivekanand P. Vimal of Brandeis University in the United States, lead author of the research. “When disoriented, an astronaut will no longer be able to rely on their own internal sensors which they have depended on for their whole lives.
In addition, it can be visually confusing to be inside a spacecraft or on the International Space Station. Objects and equipment can be situated in a variety of orientations, and there are frequently no "up" or "down" directions. For astronauts, this visual confusion might make it difficult to navigate their environment and carry out their daily activities.
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