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This comprehensive review analyzes the evolution of space\nmedicine from terrestrial analogs to current International Space Station (ISS) operations and\nfuture deep-space missions.\nThe paper examines physiological challenges including microgravity-induced bone dem\nineralization (1-2% loss per month), muscle atrophy, immune suppression, and radiation ex\nposure risks (300-600 mSv for lunar missions). Psychological factors such as isolation stress,\ncircadian disruption, and team dynamics in confined environments are critically analyzed.\nTechnological innovations reviewed include AI-assisted diagnostics achieving 92% accu\nracy in preliminary trials, 3D bioprinting in microgravity showing 40% faster tissue matura\ntion, and autonomous robotic surgery systems with sub-millimeter precision. Telemedicine\nplatforms enabling remote care with 20-40 minute communication delays for Mars missions\ndemonstrate the convergence of space and terrestrial healthcare solutions.\nPharmaceutical challenges including radiation-induced drug degradation (15-30% faster\nthan terrestrial rates) are addressed through personalized medicine approaches and on-demand\nsynthesis. Lessons from Earth-based extreme environments (Antarctic stations, deep-sea habi\ntats) provide validated protocols for emergency preparedness and psychological resilience.\nThe review identifies five critical future directions: (1) development of fully autonomous\nmedical systems for Mars missions, (2) integration of quantum computing for real-time health\nanalytics, (3) establishment of ethical frameworks for extraterrestrial healthcare, (4) expansion\nof closed-loop bioregenerative life support, and (5) creation of standardized interoperability\nprotocols for international space medicine.\nThis workcontributes to the growing field of space medicine by synthesizing current knowl\nedge, identifying research gaps, and proposing a roadmap for sustainable healthcare in deep\nspace exploration while highlighting terrestrial applications that benefit global health equity.\nKeywords: Space Medicine, Extreme Environments, Telemedicine, Artificial Intelligence,\n3D Bioprinting, Radiation Protection, Psychological Health, Autonomous Healthcare, Regen\nerative Medicine, Deep-Space Exploration","references":[{"id":"10.1007/978-1-4939-9889-0","type":"doi","url":"10.1007/978-1-4939-9889-0","authors":[{"name":"D Williams"},{"name":"A Kuipers"}],"title":"Principles of Clinical Medicine for Space Flight","journal":"Springer Nature","volume":"","pages":"","issue":"","year":"2023"},{"id":"10.1002/adhm.202300443","type":"doi","url":"10.1002/adhm.202300443","authors":[{"name":"Y Zhang"}],"title":"3D Bioprinting in Microgravity: Opportunities and Challenges","journal":"","volume":"16","pages":"","issue":"","year":"2024"},{"id":"10.1177/154193121005400120","type":"doi","url":"10.1177/154193121005400120","authors":[{"name":"L A Thompson"},{"name":"S L Bishop"}],"title":"Team Performance in Isolated, Confined Environments","journal":"Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice","volume":"28","pages":"","issue":"","year":"2024"},{"id":"10.1016/j.bios.2018.03.062","type":"doi","url":"10.1016/j.bios.2018.03.062","authors":[{"name":"C Wang"}],"title":"Wearable Biosensors for Astronaut Health Monitoring","journal":"Biosensors and Bioelectronics","volume":"220","pages":"","issue":"","year":"2023"},{"id":"10.1016/j.amjmed.2022.02.002","type":"doi","url":"10.1016/j.amjmed.2022.02.002","authors":[{"name":"M Garcia"}],"title":"Ethical Considerations in Space Medicine. 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