KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysian astronaut Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Sheikh Mustapha, who is currently at the International Space Station (ISS), is also assisting the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in their research.
National Angkasawan Programme Director Col Dr Zulkeffeli Mat Jusoh said the research involved the effects of microgravity and solar radiation on the astronaut's body system.
"The ESA research is on the effects of microgravity on the back portion of the body, movement perception, resilience before and after the ISS trip and the stability of visibility and the body," he told Bernama when contacted in Moscow today.
The JAXA study is on the level of exposure to radiation by the astronaut in space.
"JAXA introduced a gadget which is placed in the astronaut's shirt pocket to study the radiation level," he said.
All the studies conducted by Dr Sheikh Muszaphar will be brought back for analysis to their countries of origin be it Russia, Japan or Malaysia.
He said Dr Sheikh Muszaphar was in good health and could conduct all the experiments entrusted to him.
Dr Zulkeffeli said his sleeping hours had also stabilised at eight hours daily compared to six hours previously and that he also performed daily prayers.
He said plans to welcome back Malaysia's first astronaut would be made in stages starting tomorrow.
Dr Sheikh Muszaphar and two Russian astronauts are expected to land on Oct 21.
-- BERNAMA
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