# Aerospace Medicine * **Definition:** Aerospace Medicine is a specialized branch of medicine that focuses on the health and medical care of individuals involved in aviation and space travel, addressing the physiological and psychological effects of flight and space environments on the human body. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Aerospace Medicine ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Aerospace Medicine**, for healthcare technology leaders * 1.8K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/27/2025 | [**UND staff members say Center for Aerospace Medicine will serve as resource to pilots throughout the state**](https://www.yahoo.com/news/und-staff-members-center-aerospace-003500543.html) | [[Yahoo]] | | 5/26/2025 | [**Why Funding Space Medicine Matters More Than Ever - Medscape**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/why-funding-space-medicine-matters-more-than-ever-2025a1000d0r) | [[Medscape]] | | 4/1/2025 | [**Fram2 astronauts will test impacts of radiation exposure - Houston Chronicle**](https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/space/article/fram2-houston-researchers-space-radiation-20243749.php) | [[Houston Chronicle]] | | 3/28/2025 | [**Polymer Additive Manufacturing Market to Reach $36.19 Billion by 2031, Growing at a ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/polymer-additive-manufacturing-market-reach-141500092.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 3/4/2025 | [**UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH) Vs The Rest Of The Health Insurance Providers Stocks - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/q4-earnings-highlights-unitedhealth-nyse-090432712.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/24/2025 | [**careviso and XiFin Form Strategic Alliance to Modernize Prior Authorization -**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/02/24/careviso-and-xifin-form-strategic-alliance-to-modernize-prior-authorization/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 1/9/2025 | [**Study questions accuracy of genetic test for opioid use disorder**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250109/Study-questions-accuracy-of-genetic-test-for-opioid-use-disorder.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 12/19/2024 | [**Aerospace medicine in China: advancements and perspectives - npj Microgravity - Nature**](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41526-024-00453-w) | [[Nature]] | | 12/18/2024 | [**Lockheed Martin Adds IBM Granite to its Suite of Next-Generation AI Factory Tools**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lockheed-martin-adds-ibm-granite-to-its-suite-of-next-generation-ai-factory-tools-302334373.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/17/2024 | [**Growth and Innovation in US Digital Twin Market**](http://prsync.com/marektsandmarkets/growth-and-innovation-in-us-digital-twin-market-4506810/) | [[PRSync]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**Graduate of West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine trains to offer medical care to space crew**](https://www.yahoo.com/news/graduate-west-virginia-school-osteopathic-201616752.html) | [[Yahoo]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**Graduate of West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine trains to offer medical care to space crew**](https://www.aol.com/graduate-west-virginia-school-osteopathic-201616752.html) | [[AOL]] | | 11/28/2024 | [**Rasit Dinc: A Visionary Leader Transforming Healthcare with Digital Innovation and Artificial ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rasit-dinc-visionary-leader-transforming-190000245.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 11/28/2024 | [**Rasit Dinc: A Visionary Leader Transforming Healthcare with Digital Innovation and Artificial ...**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/accesswire/948517msn/rasit-dinc-a-visionary-leader-transforming-healthcare-with-digital-innovation-and-artificial-intelligence) | [[Morningstar]] | | 11/11/2024 | [**Digital Twin Market to Grow by USD 114.1 Billion from 2024-2028, Driven by Industry 4.0 ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/digital-twin-market-to-grow-by-usd-114-1-billion-from-2024-2028--driven-by-industry-4-0-and-iot-report-on-market-evolution-powered-by-ai---technavio-302300757.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/11/2024 | [**Digital Twin Market to Grow by USD 114.1 Billion from 2024-2028, Driven by Industry 4.0 ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/digital-twin-market-grow-usd-185900017.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 11/7/2024 | [**Computational Fluid Dynamics Market size is set to grow by USD 1.23 billion from 2024 ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/computational-fluid-dynamics-market-size-is-set-to-grow-by-usd-1-23-billion-from-2024-2028--growing-need-for-reduction-in-product-design-time-and-cost-to-boost-the-revenue--technavio-302298442.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 10/17/2024 | [**KX Community Grows with Thousands of Members; Empowers Developers to Solve High-Frequency, Large-Volume Data Challenges for AI and Analytics Applications**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241017448164/en/KX-Community-Grows-with-Thousands-of-Members-Empowers-Developers-to-Solve-High-Frequency-Large-Volume-Data-Challenges-for-AI-and-Analytics-Applications/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 10/17/2024 | [**KX Community Grows with Thousands of Members; Empowers Developers to Solve High ...**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241017448164/en/KX-Community-Grows-with-Thousands-of-Members-Empowers-Developers-to-Solve-High-Frequency-Large-Volume-Data-Challenges-for-AI-and-Analytics-Applications) | [[Business Wire]] | | 9/18/2024 | [**Meet the 35 DeepTech Startups Driving India's Technological Revolution at nasscom ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/meet-the-35-deeptech-startups-driving-indias-technological-revolution-at-nasscom-innotrek-usa-2024-302252067.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 9/17/2024 | [**SandboxAQ Appoints Andrew McLaughlin as Chief Operating Officer - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sandboxaq-appoints-andrew-mclaughlin-as-chief-operating-officer-302250630.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 8/28/2024 | [**Computational Fluid Dynamics Market to Grow by USD 1.23 Billion from 2024-2028, Driven ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/computational-fluid-dynamics-market-to-grow-by-usd-1-23-billion-from-2024-2028--driven-by-demand-for-reduced-product-design-time-and-costs-report-highlights-ais-influence-on-market-trends---technavio-302231545.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 7/19/2024 | [**A region of untapped potential – How Bristol and Bath's tech scene can continue to grow**](https://www.womblebonddickinson.com/uk/insights/news/region-untapped-potential-how-bristol-and-baths-tech-scene-can-continue-grow) | womblebonddickinson.com | | 6/18/2024 | [**NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:NRXP) Appoints Neuroscience, Information Technology and Medical Technology Veteran to its Board of Directors**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nrx-pharmaceuticals-nasdaqnrxp-appoints-neuroscience-information-technology-and-medical-technology-veteran-to-its-board-of-directors-302175147.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 8/13/2019 | [**What it's like in aerospace medicine: Shadowing Dr. Ortega**](https://www.ama-assn.org/medical-students/specialty-profiles/what-it-s-aerospace-medicine-shadowing-dr-ortega) | [[AMA]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Dr. Leigh Speicher**: Aerospace medicine specialist emphasizing health maintenance for pilots and astronauts. - **Ethan Stephens**: Aerospace medicine resident at the University of Texas Medical Branch, focusing on health and safety in space. - **Dr. Christopher Mason**: Lead of the Space Omics and Medical Atlas (SOMA) project, focusing on expanding human spaceflight data. - **Dr. Paulo Alves**: Advises travelers on health considerations during flights. - **Dr. Mathyk**: Assistant professor conducting research on the effects of space travel on women's health. - **Dr. Guy Trudel**: Researcher emphasizing the health impacts of space travel and potential benefits for individuals on Earth. - **Boeing Company**: A major aerospace company involved in defense, space, and commercial aviation, focusing on technological advancements and governance. - **Dr. Meghan Hatfield**: Warns about untreated dental issues affecting air travel. - **Colonel Yehu Ofer**: CEO of Odysight.ai, leading the company in AI-driven predictive maintenance and condition-based monitoring for aerospace applications. - **Teledyne Technologies**: Acquired select aerospace and defense electronics businesses to enhance its capabilities in advanced technology for defense and aerospace applications. - **Ibeos**: Provider of electronics for spacecraft, focusing on critical technologies for the space market. - **Saalex Corporation**: A leader in engineering and IT services for the aerospace and defense sectors, focusing on enhancing engagement with federal clients. - **Universities Space Research Association (USRA)**: Formed a subsidiary to enhance service offerings in the aerospace industry and support small businesses. - **Boeing**: An aerospace company utilizing digital twin technology to improve efficiency and sustainability in manufacturing processes. - **Daniel Riedel**: From GenLab Venture Studio, focusing on enhancing public safety and security in aerospace through AI and navigation advancements. - **AWS**: Amazon Web Services, a cloud computing platform that is launching initiatives to accelerate AI innovation in sectors including healthcare. - **Lockheed Martin**: Collaborating with IBM to integrate AI technologies into its operations, enhancing efficiency and resource optimization. - **Leidos**: A FORTUNE 500 innovation company focusing on national security and health, with expertise in military, defense, and aerospace issues. - **Dassault Aviation**: Investing in digital transformation strategies to integrate IoT, AI, and big data analytics into its operations. - **OSI Systems**: A vertically integrated designer and manufacturer specializing in electronic systems and components for critical applications across various industries, including healthcare and defense. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **IFS and EmpowerMX**: Acquisition aimed at enhancing AI-powered aviation maintenance solutions for aerospace and defense. - **Universities Space Research Association and small businesses**: Creating partnerships to bridge gaps in aerospace capabilities. - **NASA's GeneLab**: Collaboration with Dr. Mathyk to study gene expression changes during spaceflight. - **NASA and ESA**: Collaborated on radiation measurement studies using mannequins Helga and Zohar during the Artemis I mission. - **GenLab Venture Studio and Psionic Technologies**: A strategic alliance aimed at enhancing public safety and security in aerospace and advanced air mobility sectors. - **SOMA Project**: Involves over 100 researchers globally, integrating data from various space missions including SpaceX and NASA. - **Dassault Aviation and Thales**: Establishing an industrial center of excellence to train engineers and innovate in UAV projects. - **Odysight.ai and NASA**: Odysight.ai received a purchase order from NASA for its vision-based system to support high-speed aeronautical flight testing. - **ELISA Project**: Welcomed Hamburg University Technology and Lynx Software Technologies to enhance Linux methodologies in aerospace and defense sectors. - **Supplyframe and Siemens Digital Threads**: Collaborating to enhance decision-making and process configuration across multiple industries, including aerospace. - **Lockheed Martin and IBM**: Integrating IBM's AI technologies to enhance operational capabilities and efficiency. - **Avalanche Technology and Trusted Semiconductor Solutions (TSS)**: They are developing DDR3/4 non-volatile memory products that are radiation-hardened for aerospace and defense sectors. - **LocatorX and Military Experts**: LocatorX has added Colonel Michael Stephens and Joshua Bass to its advisory board to enhance its defense sales and product strategy. - **Digital Twin Consortium and INCOSE**: Established a liaison agreement to enhance the development and monetization of digital twin systems, integrating advanced systems engineering principles. - **OSI Systems and Uruguay's Ministry of Economics**: A partnership aimed at improving security and efficiency at Uruguay's ports and borders through advanced customs screening applications. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Aerospace Medicine Biobank**: Establishment to support research and advancements in astronaut health. - **Emerging Technologies**: Utilization of molecular biology and precision medicine tools in aerospace medicine for astronaut health. - **Aerospace Working Group**: Within the ELISA Project, focused on ensuring Linux meets stringent certification requirements for aviation and space systems. - **Focus on Women's Health**: Research initiatives addressing the unique health impacts of space travel on female astronauts. - **Increased Human Spaceflight**: Anticipated rise in commercial space travel leading to new health challenges for less trained individuals. - **Aerospace and Defense Divisions**: BryceTech's new divisions aim to enhance capabilities in aerospace and defense, reflecting a growing trend in technological innovation. - **Cybersecurity Focus**: With the rise of digital technologies, there is a growing emphasis on cybersecurity measures within aerospace and defense sectors. - **AI-driven Predictive Maintenance**: Odysight.ai specializes in AI-driven solutions for diagnostics and health management in aerospace, enhancing operational safety. - **AI Integration**: Aerospace companies are increasingly adopting AI technologies to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making. - **Artemis Program**: Aims to return astronauts to the Moon and establish a base for future Mars missions, addressing radiation risks. - **SOMA Database**: A comprehensive database integrating astronaut health data, gene expression, metabolism, and microbiome changes. - **NASA Twins Study**: Provided insights into biological effects of long-duration spaceflight, particularly on telomere length. - **Digital Twin Technology**: Rapidly growing in aerospace and healthcare, allowing for virtual prototyping, predictive maintenance, and process optimization. - **DeepTech Startups**: BryceTech launched new divisions in Biosecurity & Health and Aerospace & Defense, responding to the demand for technological innovation in national security. - **AWS Public Sector Generative AI Impact Initiative**: A $50 million program aimed at accelerating AI innovation in healthcare and other sectors, focusing on responsible AI practices. - **AI in Cybersecurity**: Risk Aperture's AI360™ solution aims to combat cybersecurity risks associated with AI, utilizing predictive analytics and machine learning. - **Digital Transformation**: Companies like Dassault Aviation are investing in digital strategies that incorporate IoT and big data analytics. - **Noise Monitoring Solutions**: Development of advanced noise detection systems to protect workers in high-noise industries, driven by regulatory compliance and safety concerns. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Regulatory Compliance**: The aerospace sector faces challenges related to regulatory compliance, particularly in the context of advanced technologies and safety standards. - **Mental Health**: Navigating mental health concerns in space travel, including anxiety and depression, is critical for astronaut well-being. - **Chronic Medical Conditions**: The influx of private space travelers may introduce a higher prevalence of chronic medical conditions not extensively studied in space. - **Supply Chain Limitations**: Challenges exacerbated by COVID-19 affecting the aerospace and healthcare sectors, impacting production and delivery. - **Data Security**: As aerospace companies adopt cloud-based solutions, concerns regarding data breaches and cybersecurity are becoming more prominent. - **Safety Certification Costs**: The need for reducing costs associated with safety certification for Linux-based systems in aerospace applications. - **Medication Shelf Life**: Over half of medications on the ISS may expire during a three-year Mars mission, raising health risks. - **Health Risks in Space**: Long-duration missions to the moon and Mars present unique health risks due to prolonged exposure to weightlessness. - **Integration of Advanced Technologies**: The complexity and cost of integrating advanced technologies in aerospace applications pose significant challenges for companies. - **Radiation Exposure**: Significant risks from cosmic rays and solar flares during long-term space missions, necessitating effective shielding. - **Manufacturing Costs in Metamaterials**: High manufacturing costs and complex production processes hinder the growth of the metamaterials market, particularly in aerospace applications. - **Integration of Open Standards**: Challenges in developing certifiable infrastructures for Linux real-time kernels in aviation. - **Data Security and Cyber Threats**: Concerns related to the adoption of digital twin technology and AI in healthcare, necessitating robust security measures. - **Talent Acquisition**: There is a need for skilled professionals in AI and digital technologies to support the industry's transformation. - **High Implementation Costs**: Challenges in the noise detection market include high costs and integration difficulties, impacting widespread adoption.