“Everything you take into space with you has to serve a purpose” Beyond the Stars: Packing the Perfect Space Medical Kit with Dr. Michael Harrison

World Extreme Medicine Podcast

In this captivating episode, we are honoured to be joined by the esteemed Dr. Michael Harrison, MD PhD MPH FAsMA, a leading authority in the field of aerospace medicine.

Dr. Harrison currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Hercules Medical Group, a renowned Texas-based entity dedicated to providing comprehensive medical care and consultation to Axiom Space and their astronauts.

With an impressive background spanning over 12 years in aerospace medicine, Dr. Harrison also holds the prestigious position of Chief Medical Officer for Axiom Space.
In this role, he advises the company's C-Suite on all aspects of human health and safety, offering invaluable risk analysis for off-nominal commercial spaceflight missions.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Harrison delves into the unique challenges and considerations involved in packing medical kits and supplies for space missions. He shares his wealth of knowledge on managing health issues in microgravity environments and provides exclusive insights into the groundbreaking developments taking place at Axiom Space in the realm of commercial spaceflight.

Join us as we explore the intricacies of packing both your medical kit and the rest of your gear for space, with special considerations that are essential for the success and safety of any mission.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the foremost experts in the field and gain a deeper understanding of the fascinating world of space health and medicine.