Developing health-monitoring wearable technology for Gateway
The CSA has awarded a contract to Carré Technologies, a company based in Montreal, to develop and adapt a crew physiological monitoring system for Gateway, a small space station that will orbit the Moon.
This wearable system will monitor the health of astronauts by tracking their vital signs, helping scientists understand how living in deep space affects human health. This is part of Canada's efforts to keep astronauts safe and healthy during long deep-space missions.
Carré Technologies is already known for Bio-Monitor, a device used on the International Space Station. The company will build on its experience to develop a concept for a smart and easy-to-use system that fits into astronauts' daily routines during missions in the lunar environment. The system will collect valuable data about how astronauts' bodies respond to the unique conditions of lunar orbit.
The knowledge gained from monitoring health in these extreme conditions could lead to new healthcare solutions for people in Canada, especially those living in remote areas. By advancing space health research, the CSA aims to improve quality of life both in space and on Earth.