Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi completes sleep experiment

Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi completes sleep experiment

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) said Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi has completed the Dreams experiment on the International Space Station (ISS), a pivotal study in sleep science and space research, according to news agency . The experiment was conducted in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), French space agency CNES and Toulouse University Hospital. The study employs the innovative DRY-EEG (electroencephalography) system to monitor the sleep patterns of astronauts in the microgravity environment on the space station. Al Neyadi wore a specially designed sleep headband equipped with an electroencephalogram sensor. The device captures a range of sleep-related data, such as sleep cycle durations and heart rate variations. “This project, in partnership with ESA, CNES and Toulouse University Hospital, symbolises a crucial step forward in our understanding of the human body’s adaptability in space,” said Adnan AlRais, mission manager of the UAE Astronaut Programme. “The knowledge we gain here is instrumental to the success of future long-duration space missions, including trips to the Moon and Mars. We are incredibly proud of the contributions made by the UAE towards the international space community.” The impact of space travel on the circadian rhythms of astronauts is a crucial area