Beyond the excitement of the launch, seeing the universe from a new perspective, and discovering new worlds, an astronaut’s daily routine is mundane. A 3-year round trip to Mars, as NASA estimates, is a long time to be alone. As such, the mental health of astronauts is a concern of NASA.

Enter Coreod Space and its Space Agent Traveler. As Dr. Elise Jabes, CEO of Coreod Space explains the Space Agent Traveler is a virtual mental health assistant. It tracks and provides feedback to ameliorate the challenges of long-distance travel.

The technology comes from the work of the Spatial Neuropsychology Laboratory (LIRNAS). The Space Agent Traveler is a set of digital tools embedded in virtual reality headsets.

They have seen improvements thanks to the protocols they have developed

• 42% improvement in sleep
• 32% reduction in daily anxiety and stress
• 37% improvement in self-confidence

As Apollo program veteran, Dr. Alain Kornhauser suggests the Space Agent Traveler can help those of us who remain earthbound. The current reach for the stars and planets is similar to the space programs from the sixties. It will no doubt lead to new technologies that help earthlings and their distance space cousins.

About the Title of this Article

The title of this post refers to the iconic 1981 album from the Moody Blues. An album that more closely matches the theme of this article is To Our Children’s Children’s Children. This 1969 release from the Moody Blues pays homage to the Apollo space program. It celebrates the excitement of exploring new worlds. The album also addresses the challenges linked to the loneliness of space travel.