Fitness & Medical Requirements

Fitness and medical requirements for space travel are not difficult to achieve. A simple checklist is provided by Space Adventures. The routine questions incliude:

Have you ever received medical treatment for the following:

• Frequent or severe headaches?
• Ear disease, hearing loss, or balance disorders?
• Neck, back, or spinal problems?
• Diabetes?
• Blood disorders?
• High or low blood pressure?
• Stomach, liver, or intestinal trouble?
• Lung disease, breathing problems, or asthama?
• Recent severe illness, surgery, or hospital admission?
• Neurological disorders (epilepsy, seazures, stroke, etc)?
• Weakened joints or broken bones in the past year?
• Behaviorial health, mental or psychological problems (panic attacks, fear of heights, fear of flying, fear of closed spaces)?
• Recent use of illegal substances or alcohol abuse?

Answering yes to any of these questions does not disqualify the person from space flight. Presenting a physician's note stating that the person is physically fit and that none of the conditions will affect the participant's safety, will allow that person to go on the space flight.