May 2018 PMID 29843821

On-orbit sleep problems of astronauts and countermeasures.

Bin Wu, Yue Wang, Xiaorui Wu, Dong Liu, Dong Xu, Fei Wang

Mentions

20
Peak: 5 in Jan 2024
across 4 sources since Mar 2019

Extended reach

157,137
potential audience

Total likes

5,090

Video views

107,441

Mentions per month

Mar 2019 – Mar 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter13 posts
  • YouTube3 videos
  • News2 articles
  • Blogs2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Several posts highlight the significance of sleep in future space missions, like 'Le FUTUR du VOYAGE SPATIAL passera par le sommeil ! 2024', demonstrating excitement for upcoming developments. Others mention practical aspects such as common countermeasures, including the use of sleep medications and diagrams of sleep problems, showing a moderate level of engagement and understanding of the article's content.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of sleep management in space travel, reflecting general agreement with the publication's conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

Posts are highly motivated, with phrases like 'passera par le sommeil ! 2024' indicating enthusiasm for future advancements.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some comments reference specific countermeasures such as sleep medications and diagrams, showing moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The focus on space exploration and sleep solutions suggests awareness of the article's relevance, though the overall impact seems to be about raising awareness rather than immediate change.

Abstract in brief

  • Sufficient sleep is essential for maintaining physical and mental health, especially for astronauts who often face sleep problems in space.
  • The review highlights six causes of sleep disturbances in astronauts and outlines the negative effects of sleep deprivation on performance and health.
  • It also proposes seven potential solutions to mitigate these issues, including medication, light therapy, and training, while suggesting future research directions on sleep in space.

Top posts

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Advances in Space Medicine
@advances_in · X

Frame diagram of on-orbit sleep problems of astronauts and countermeasures. In human space flight, sleep time and quality on orbit are apparently decreased. Wu, Bin, et al. "On-orbit sleep problems of astronauts and countermeasures." Military Medical Research 5.1 (2018): 17. https://t.co/HSuJurnLsK

Mar 27, 2019 · 8 likes · 5 shares · 459 followers View post →
Fabien Prévots
@fabienprevots · X

Le FUTUR du VOYAGE SPATIAL passera par le sommeil ! 2024 https://t.co/e584rmVONq https://t.co/ISyfAZfoXr

Jan 18, 2024 · 40,789 followers View post →
Rx Radio
@RxRadioFM · X

"Sleep medication is the most prevalent countermeasure during spaceflight...Sleep medications frequently used in space include zolpidem, zaleplon, flurazepam" https://t.co/deUpCMMgi6

Apr 6, 2020 · 4,858 followers View post →
Marc Jurblum
@mars_psych · X

RT @advances_in: Frame diagram of on-orbit sleep problems of astronauts and countermeasures. In human space flight, sleep time and quality…

Mar 30, 2019 · 5 shares · 746 followers View post →
Rickey Estes
@estes_rickey · X

RT @advances_in: Frame diagram of on-orbit sleep problems of astronauts and countermeasures. In human space flight, sleep time and quality…

Apr 7, 2019 · 5 shares · 738 followers View post →
ALIUS - @aliusresearch.bsky.social
@aliusresearch · X

Mar 7, 2023 · 1 share · 733 followers View post →

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Sciences Extrêmes
@SciencesExtreme · X

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Jan 27, 2024 · 297 followers View post →
Sciences Extrêmes
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Jan 21, 2024 · 297 followers View post →
John B.
@jaybebop · X

Le FUTUR du VOYAGE SPATIAL passera par le sommeil ! 2024 https://t.co/GrYBD3f3Oc

Jan 19, 2024 · 28 followers View post →
Fabien Prévots
@fabienprevots · X

Le FUTUR du VOYAGE SPATIAL passera par le sommeil ! 2024 https://t.co/e584rmVONq https://t.co/ISyfAZfoXr

Jan 18, 2024 · 40,789 followers View post →
Lena Coutrot
@CoutrotLena · X

RT @aliusresearch:

Mar 7, 2023 · 1 share · 57 followers View post →
ALIUS - @aliusresearch.bsky.social
@aliusresearch · X

Mar 7, 2023 · 1 share · 733 followers View post →
texasaggie1993@msn.com
@MarcantelBrian · X

"Sleep medication is the most prevalent countermeasure during spaceflight...Sleep medications frequently used in space include zolpidem, zaleplon, flurazepam" https://t.co/oivkTT2Ya5

Apr 8, 2020 · 9 followers View post →
Rx Radio
@RxRadioFM · X

"Sleep medication is the most prevalent countermeasure during spaceflight...Sleep medications frequently used in space include zolpidem, zaleplon, flurazepam" https://t.co/deUpCMMgi6

Apr 6, 2020 · 4,858 followers View post →
Rickey Estes
@estes_rickey · X

RT @advances_in: Frame diagram of on-orbit sleep problems of astronauts and countermeasures. In human space flight, sleep time and quality…

Apr 7, 2019 · 5 shares · 738 followers View post →
Marc Jurblum
@mars_psych · X

RT @advances_in: Frame diagram of on-orbit sleep problems of astronauts and countermeasures. In human space flight, sleep time and quality…

Mar 30, 2019 · 5 shares · 746 followers View post →
Eduardo Vélez S.
@eduvelez4 · X

RT @advances_in: Frame diagram of on-orbit sleep problems of astronauts and countermeasures. In human space flight, sleep time and quality…

Mar 28, 2019 · 5 shares · 171 followers View post →
Stephan Gerard
@stiopa · X

RT @advances_in: Frame diagram of on-orbit sleep problems of astronauts and countermeasures. In human space flight, sleep time and quality…

Mar 28, 2019 · 5 shares · 461 followers View post →
Advances in Space Medicine
@advances_in · X

Frame diagram of on-orbit sleep problems of astronauts and countermeasures. In human space flight, sleep time and quality on orbit are apparently decreased. Wu, Bin, et al. "On-orbit sleep problems of astronauts and countermeasures." Military Medical Research 5.1 (2018): 17. https://t.co/HSuJurnLsK

Mar 27, 2019 · 8 likes · 5 shares · 459 followers View post →