2020, Milan
ARIA
SPORTS FACILITIES AT ISS
in partnership with the European Space Agency (EESA)
in collaboration with J. Wanf ; J. Zhang ; D. Santos ; X. Jiang ; S. Puig Pina
During their stay in space, astronauts undergo bone and muscle loss due to microgravity, which is why they need to exercise for at least two hours a day. The current sports equipment on board the International Space Station (ISS) is not only complex, but also logistically demanding to ensure effective daily training. Despite these measures, the impact of the space environment on the body remains considerable.
Aria offers an innovative approach to mitigating these effects. This combination uses a simple yet powerful principle: air pressure. Featuring an electronically-controlled inflatable network, Aria provides balanced resistance to every movement, stimulating muscles to optimum effect and offering a practical solution to complement physical exercise in space.
