04. Are there any illnesses, conditions, diseases, disabilities or medical restrictions that would prohibit people from traveling to space? (A K2S Question)

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For astronauts and cosmonauts, any illness will disqualify them from spaceflight. Most often, the illness will improve or be resolved over time and the crewmembers can be qualified for spaceflight again. As space travel becomes more routine and people begin to buy tickets to go to space, there will be fewer medical restrictions.

Answer provided by Col. USAF Dr. Richard S. Williams


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