NASA Monitors Astronauts’ Weight Loss in Space
NASA doctors are closely monitoring the body mass of astronaut Butch Wilmore, who is stranded on the International Space Station, to ensure he is not losing too much weight during his prolonged stay in space.
An insider at NASA revealed that Wilmore has been experiencing some body mass loss, although it is not as significant as that of his fellow astronaut Sunita Williams.
Wilmore, a former linebacker at Tennessee Tech University, started the mission weighing over 210 lbs. at 6 feet tall. His current weight loss is being monitored by NASA.
The unexpected extension of the mission has led to concerns about the astronauts’ well-being, with Williams also showing visible weight loss in recent photos released by NASA.
Despite the challenges, NASA assures that all astronauts on the ISS undergo routine medical evaluations and have dedicated flight surgeons monitoring their health.
Boeing, the company behind the Starliner malfunction that led to the astronauts’ extended stay, is closely monitoring the situation, as any negative outcome for the astronauts could result in serious repercussions for the company.
The weight loss issue follows a recent incident where four NASA astronauts returning to Earth on SpaceX’s Dragon capsule were rushed to the hospital after spending 200 days on the ISS. One of the astronauts was kept overnight for medical observation but was released the following day.
