Investigating effects of long-duration spaceflight on the human body & helping to understand ageing, osteoporosis, balance disorders, and loss of muscle

The research facility for human physiology experiments in Columbus encompasses the European Physiology Modules, which are an International Standard Payload Rack, equipped with Science Modules to investigate the effects of long-duration spaceflight on the human body. Experimental results contribute to an increased understanding of terrestrial problems such as ageing, osteoporosis, balance disorders, and loss of muscle.