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Czyz testing space tech prosthesis
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Czyz testing space tech prosthesis

16/09/2004 407 views 0 likes 203965 ID

ESA's Technology Transfer Programme together with its technology broker German MST have supported the improvement of a new Wojtek Czyz' prostheies. Here he is testing the specially developed one constructed using materials from aerospace programmes, making it stronger and lighter.

John McFall cycling in a head-down position to explore whether fluid shifts altered the fit or comfort of John’s prosthesis during exercise.
Science & Exploration

Testing prosthesis fit in simulated microgravity

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John McFall undergoes a tilt-table investigation to determine the potential effects of body fluid shifts on amputated limb size.
Science & Exploration

Investigating fluid shifts in space

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Agency

Safer trains by space tech

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Space is not the limit
Science & Exploration

Space is not the limit

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Testing space tech on parabolic flights
Science & Exploration

Testing space tech on parabolic flights

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