Pharmaceuticals break down significantly faster in microgravity and cosmic radiation conditions.
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Global / Unspecified, Global
Medicines used on Earth lose potency rapidly on orbit, endangering astronauts on long multi-year Mars missions. Developing radiation-shielded drug formulations and long-shelf-life stabilizing active compounds is required.
Citation ID: WS02113
Title: Pharmaceuticals break down significantly faster in microgravity and cosmic radiation conditions.
URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=2113