Barratt explained the mystery hospital visit, stating, 'Spaceflight is still something we don't fully understand. We're finding things that we don't expect sometimes.' They emphasized the unpredictability of medical reactions after space travel, suggesting that each astronaut's response can vary significantly.
Epps commented on the uniqueness of each astronaut's situation: 'Everyone's different, and that's the part you can't predict.' This highlights the individualized impacts of returning from zero-gravity, referring to the unknown aspects of human physiology in space.
Dominick admitted to unexpected physical discomfort after the return: 'The big things you expect, being disoriented, being dizzy. But the little things, like just sitting in a hard chair, my backside... It’s rather uncomfortable, right? I did not expect that.' This exemplifies the nuanced effects of re-adapting to Earth.
An insider hinted at possible 'blood pressure issues' causing the hospitalization. This points to known risks such as orthostatic hypotension, a concern for astronauts after extended periods in microgravity, where the body adapts differently upon return.
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