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The International Legal Regulation for the Development of Medicine in Outer Space

The International Legal Regulation for the Development of Medicine in Outer Space
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Author(s): Isabella Myriam Cristiano (Sapienza University of Rome, Italy)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 26
Source title: Innovations and Challenges in Space Medicine and Healthcare
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Kyla Latrice Tennin (College of Doctoral Studies, University of Phoenix, USA)and Ilaria Cinelli (Mars University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-6869-5.ch004

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Abstract

The need for international cooperation to promote the development of space medicine represents one of the most interesting challenges of our century. Three key organizations have been established to oversee the multifaceted aspects of medical operations and policy on the ISS. The first organization, the Multilateral Medical Policy Board (MMPB),the second organization, the Multilateral Space Medicine Board (MSMB) and the third organization, the Multilateral Medical Operations Panel (MMOP).This paper reviews the establishment and evolution of this tripartite framework, highlighting the collaborative efforts and the integration of diverse expertise that have been instrumental in overcoming the unique challenges of providing medical care in space. The success of these organizations exemplifies the potential of international cooperation in advancing space exploration and ensuring the health and safety of astronauts on long-duration missions.

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