Korean journal of aerospace and environmental medicine (항공우주의학회지)

Aerospace Medical Association of Korea (한국항공우주의학협회)
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Review of the History of Animals that Helped Human Life and Safety for Aerospace Medical Research and Space Exploration

  • Lee, Won-Chang (College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Kim, Kyu-Sung (Inha Research Institute for Aerospace Medicine and Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Inha University Hospital) ;
  • Kwon, Young Hwan (Aeromedical Center, Korean Air)
  • Received : 2019.12.03
  • Accepted : 2019.12.27
  • Published : 2020.04.30
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Abstract

In 2019, the Aerospace Medical Association of Korea celebrated its 30th anniversary. On the other side of the world, it was also the 62nd anniversary of Russian launch Sputnik 1 of the world's first artificial satellite on October 4, 1957. In additionally, the world, especially the United States was shocked, when on November 3, 1957, Sputnik 2 blasted into Earth orbit with a dog named "Laika"; it was the role of veterinarian's activities for aerospace medical research and exploration. Veterinarians (Vets) are responsible for the health of all the animals for aerospace medicine whether on the ground or in space. Vets can enhance animal and public health and this knowledge of Vets and astronauts can extend their mission durations, go to nearby Earth Asteroids, Mars and other heavenly bodies to study their living and non-living characteristics. This review article is the brief history of the original growth of the veterinarian's activities for the aerospace medical research, in order to stimulate future strategies for improvements in the space life sciences and exploration.

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