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How to Survive Extreme Confinement

Long-duration spaceflight can be a grueling test of astronaut morale—and even sanity. Probe some of the disagreements that inevitably arise when highly motivated people are confined for months at a time. Discover that one mission reportedly erupted in a fistfight. Also, consider the suitability of men versus women for the challenges of life in space and evaluate the advantages of a mixed-sex crew.

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