Study Links Extended Space Missions to Increased Astronaut Hip Fracture Risk

New research published in *Mayo Clinic Proceedings* indicates that astronauts on spaceflights exceeding 90 days face a higher incidence of hip fractures post-mission compared to those on shorter missions or non-astronauts. This finding highlights a critical need for enhanced skeletal health assessments and safeguards for astronauts, especially as NASA plans longer expeditions to the Moon and Mars.