In-orbit medical report
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In-orbit medical report
In-orbit medical report. Medical report used in the Soviet space programme: first in 1976 by cosmonaut Vyacheslav Zudov on the Soyuz 23 mission, and two years later on the first Interkosmos flight with CSSR Cosmonaut Vladimir Remek
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Media ID 6336010
© Detlev van Ravenswaay
Astronaut Back Back Bone Body Bones Cosmonaut Diagram Documentation Drawing Exam Examination Experiment Health Check In Orbit Orbit Pelvic Russian Skeletal Sketch Soviet Space Flight Space Program Space Programme Spinal Column Vertebra Writing Written Pelvis Vertebrae
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This print captures a significant moment in the history of space exploration and medical research. The image showcases an in-orbit medical report used during the Soviet space programme, specifically on two groundbreaking missions. In 1976, cosmonaut Vyacheslav Zudov utilized this report while aboard the Soyuz 23 mission, followed by CSSR Cosmonaut Vladimir Remek's employment of it two years later on the first Interkosmos flight. The photograph exhibits a male figure engrossed in writing and illustrating intricate diagrams related to human anatomy. With meticulous attention to detail, he focuses on depicting the skeletal structure, particularly the spine or spinal column along with vertebrae and pelvis. This documentation serves as a comprehensive health check for astronauts undergoing rigorous experiments and examinations while orbiting Earth. The significance of this image lies not only in its representation of astromedicine but also in its historical context within the Soviet space program. It symbolizes humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond our planet's boundaries during the 20th century. Detlev van Ravenswaay expertly captured this momentous scene, highlighting both scientific precision and artistic flair. Through his lens, we are transported into an era where bone structures were meticulously studied amidst weightlessness and cosmic surroundings—a testament to mankind's unwavering curiosity about our own bodies even when exploring outer space.
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