| Preface | p. xi |
| Acknowledgments | p. xvii |
| Why Space? | p. 1 |
| The Beckoning Heavens | |
| Knowledge Motives | |
| Advancing Science and Technology | |
| Education and Human Resource Development | |
| Economic Motives | |
| Spin-Offs | |
| Managing Life on Planet Earth | |
| Use of Space Resources | |
| Space Tourism | |
| Psychological and Social Motives | |
| Personal Motivation | |
| Uniting Humanity | |
| Conclusion | |
| Spaceflight Human Factors | p. 19 |
| Systems | |
| Human Factors | |
| The Changing Conditions of Spaceflight | |
| Lessons from Space, Lessons from Earth | |
| Spaceflight | |
| Simulated Spaceflight Environments | |
| Maritime Environments | |
| Polar Environments | |
| Conclusion | |
| Hazards and Countermeasures | p. 38 |
| Environmental Risks | |
| Acceleration | |
| Microgravity | |
| Radiation | |
| Maintaining Health in Space | |
| Preventative Measures | |
| In-Flight Medical Treatment | |
| Conclusion | |
| Life Support | p. 58 |
| Spacecraft and Habitats | |
| Visiting Space and the Race to the Moon | |
| Shuttles and Space Stations | |
| Life Support Systems | |
| Artificial Atmosphere | |
| Temperature | |
| Water | |
| Food | |
| Clothing | |
| Waste Management | |
| In Situ Resource Utilization | |
| Biospheres | |
| Planetary Engineering | |
| Conclusion | |
| Habitability | p. 80 |
| Architectural Considerations | |
| Forms and Configurations | |
| Deployable Structures | |
| Privacy | |
| Functional Aesthetics | |
| Lighting | |
| Sound Control | |
| Odor Control | |
| Conclusion | |
| Selection and Training | p. 98 |
| Selection | |
| Basic Qualifications | |
| Psychological Criteria | |
| Ability | |
| Stability | |
| Social Compatibility | |
| Training | |
| Informal and Formal Training | |
| Applying Principles of Learning | |
| Simulators | |
| Education in Space | |
| Conclusion | |
| Stress and Coping | p. 117 |
| Sources of Stress | |
| Physical Environmental Stressors | |
| Interpersonal Stressors | |
| Organizational Stressors | |
| Consequences of Stress | |
| Cognitive Effects | |
| Health | |
| Psychological Reactions over Time | |
| Managing Stress | |
| Personal Coping | |
| Peer Support | |
| Psychological Support Groups | |
| Psychiatric Health Maintenance Facilities | |
| Conclusion | |
| Group Dynamics | p. 137 |
| Crew Composition | |
| Crew Size | |
| Age | |
| Gender and Ethnicity | |
| International Crews | |
| Group Structure and Process | |
| Leadership | |
| Communication | |
| Conformity | |
| Cohesiveness | |
| Decision Making | |
| Conflict | |
| Factionalism | |
| Conflicts with Mission Control | |
| Conclusion | |
| At Work | p. 158 |
| Spaceflight Conditions and Human Performance | |
| Perception | |
| Circadian Rhythms | |
| Working in Microgravity | |
| Space Suits and Extravehicular Activities | |
| Role Loading | |
| The Spacefarer's Tool Kit | |
| Work Spaces | |
| Basic Tools | |
| Partnering With Intelligent Machines | |
| Assigning Tasks to People and Machines | |
| Trust | |
| Who's in Charge Here? | |
| Conclusion | |
| Mishaps | p. 173 |
| Failures and Errors | |
| Psychological Factors | |
| Small-Group Factors | |
| Organizational Factors | |
| Designs | |
| Quality and Reliability | |
| Safety Devices | |
| User-Friendly Designs | |
| Keeping the Operator in the Loop | |
| Conclusion | |
| Off Duty | p. 190 |
| Self-Maintenance | |
| Personal Hygiene | |
| Eating and Drinking | |
| Sleeping | |
| Sex in Space | |
| Leisure Time Activities | |
| Self-Improvement | |
| Recreation | |
| Maintaining Contact with Family and Friends | |
| Down to Earth | |
| Family Relationships | |
| Working with the Public | |
| Retirement | |
| Conclusion | |
| Space Tourism | p. 206 |
| Tourist-Friendly Spaceflight | |
| Who Can Go? | |
| Tourist Accommodations | |
| Tourist Activities | |
| Suborbital Flight | |
| Orbital Flights | |
| Hotels and Resorts | |
| Fitting in | |
| Tourists and Professionals | |
| Environmental Protection | |
| Conclusion | |
| Space Settlements | p. 222 |
| Visions of the Future | |
| Moonbase | |
| Mars | |
| Orbiting Colonies | |
| The Millennial Project | |
| Life On the High Frontier | |
| Existence Needs | |
| Relatedness Needs | |
| Growth Needs | |
| Conclusion | |
| Interstellar Migration | p. 241 |
| Starflight | |
| Destinations | |
| Interstellar Spacecraft | |
| Multigeneration Missions | |
| Slowships | |
| Fastships | |
| Single-Generation Missions | |
| Shorten the Flight | |
| Lengthen Life | |
| Interstellar Humanity | |
| Population | |
| Cultures | |
| Interstellar Politics | |
| Conclusion | |
| Restoring the Deram | p. 262 |
| What Went Wrong on the Way to the Future? | |
| Public Opinion | |
| Constituencies | |
| Organizational Dynamics | |
| Back to the Future | |
| Cutting Costs | |
| Partnerships | |
| Conclusion | |
| Notes | p. 281 |
| Index | p. 313 |
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