One small step for periods in space, one giant leap for research in long-term space missions - CBC

Google News12/14/2025 • Last cited 12/16/2025

Summary

NASA has conducted research on how astronauts manage menstruation in space, focusing on the use of menstrual cups as a potential solution for long-term missions to the Moon and Mars. This initiative is significant for ensuring the health and comfort of female astronauts during extended space travel, as reported by CBC.

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