Introduction to Space Travel: Physical and Psychological Implications

The Challenges of Space Hygiene and Nutrition

The Science and Evolution of Spacesuits

The Intricacies of Zero Gravity Living

Human Behavior and Team Dynamics in Space

Sex, Birth and Death in Space

Psychological Impacts: Isolation, Stress and Coping Strategies

The Ethics and Future of Space Tourism

Long-Term Space Travel: Mars and Beyond

In 'Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void', author Mary Roach explores the surreality of space travel. She dives into the peculiar necessities and bizarre realities astronauts have to face when living away from Earth, from zero-gravity-induced bone loss to cosmic skin disorders.