Hibernation for Deep Space Travel: A Leap Towards Interstellar Exploration

Dr. Vanessa Farsadaki
4 min readMay 21, 2024
Photo by Daniele Levis Pelusi on Unsplash

As humanity sets its sights on deep Space exploration, one of the most profound challenges we face is the sustainability of long-duration missions. The concept of hibernation, akin to the natural torpor observed in certain animals and some humans via medically induced comas, offers a compelling solution. By inducing a state of suspended animation in astronauts…

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Dr. Vanessa Farsadaki

Dr V, MD is a Space Health futurist and President at Space Exploration Strategies, with degrees in Genetics, Astrophysics, Business, Space Leadership.