Kayla Barron in the ESA’s Columbus module after the “Node 2 slumber party” on the ISS. Credit: NASA
While many species rely on hibernation to survive long periods of scarcity , bears are perhaps the best known. They also appear to be the best role model for human hibernation in space since they have a comparable body mass to humans, reduce their body temperature by only a few degrees, and acquire extra body fat before entering this state.
Water containers would surround every capsule to provide radiation protection as the astronauts remain in a state of torpor. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence will maintain the ship and wake the crew if an anomaly or emergency. As Alexander explained:
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