3-year Mars mission: Over half of ISS medicines will expire, posing health risks for astronauts.

A new study led by Duke Health reveals that over half of medicines on the International Space Station will expire during a three-year mission to Mars, posing a problem for astronauts' health. Expired medications may lose their strength, making them less effective or even harmful. This highlights the need for space exploration agencies to plan for the potential impact of expired medicines on Mars missions.

July 23, 2024
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