When landing on the surface of the Moon, astronauts can become spatially disoriented, which is when they lose sense of their orientation – they might not be able to tell which way is up. This ...

The Federal Aviation Administration says pilot disorientation causes 5% to 10% of all general aviation accidents, and there could be new technology to help make flying safer. "Spatial disorientation ...

In a new experiment, a scientist attempted to build trust between humans and machine to help with spatial disorientation on the Moon or Mars. Reading time 3 minutes A one way trip to the Red Planet ...

Wearable devices equipped with vibrating elements may offer a potential solution to address spatial disorientation in astronauts during spaceflight, according to a study conducted by scientists from ...

Losing your sense of where you are can be fatal enough for aircraft pilots: spatial disorientation is a leading cause of fatal aircraft accidents. But losing your orientation in space itself is even ...

The sky is no longer the limit — but taking flight is dangerous. In leaving the Earth’s surface, we lose many of the cues we need to orient ourselves, and that spatial disorientation can be deadly.

Researchers at the University of Maryland are developing haptic technology, such as vibrating flight suits or seats, to help pilots avoid spatial disorientation. Spatial disorientation is a critical ...

Vivekanand Vimal receives funding from NASA’s Human Research Program under grant 80NSSC22K0758 When landing on the surface of the Moon, astronauts can become spatially disoriented, which is when they ...