Queen’s University

$149,975.00 CAD

≈ 23 months of average Canadian pay

Department: Canadian Space Agency
Program: Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Recipient country: Canada
Fiscal year: 2021-2022
Agreement period: March 29, 2022 – September 30, 2025
Reference: csa-asc:003-2021-2022-Q4-00067

Published purpose

Astronauts lose substantial amounts of bone during space missions. Abnormalities in the way the body handles phosphate has been linked to bone loss on Earth. Astronauts on the International Space Station consume high levels of phosphate, but it is unknown whether this contributes to bone loss during space travel. In this study, the objective is to determine whether phosphate metabolism is altered and whether dietary phosphate contributes to bone loss in microgravity. The results of this study could inform optimal nutrient contents of astronaut diets and may have implications for people on Earth who are at risk for bone loss.

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