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Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch posts video of balance issues after return

scienceApr 19, 202612873

Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch posted a video showing visible wobbliness and an unsteady gait while readapting to Earth gravity after the mission. NASA flight surgeons have begun vestibular and musculoskeletal testing and continue medical monitoring of Koch and other Artemis II crew members. Doctors assigned Koch a rehabilitation program of daily physical therapy and targeted balance retraining to restore coordination and muscle function. NASA will analyze the postflight health data to refine countermeasures for longer lunar and deep-space missions and inform preparations for Artemis III.

Key Highlights

Christina Koch posted video showing visible wobbliness and an unsteady gait.
NASA flight surgeons are conducting vestibular and musculoskeletal tests and monitoring health.
Koch is undergoing daily physical therapy and balance retraining as rehabilitation.
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