Kim Lowe

Jan 11, 2025 | nasa.gov | Kim Lowe

Download the PDF here.  NASA astronaut applicants undergo a thorough medical examination and screening process prior to being selected as astronauts. During the initial selection process, applicants are screened for a list of disqualifying health conditions per OCHMO-STD-100.1A and are eliminated from the selection process with no possible waivers considered.

Jan 2, 2025 | nasa.gov | Kim Lowe

Independent assessment plays a crucial role in NASA’s long-term success by addressing essential questions requiring rapid response to support further program development. The Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer (OCHMO) uses this process as a tool for decision-making and providing unbiased insight into issues that arise concerning crew health and safety.

Nov 1, 2023 | nasa.gov | Kim Lowe

This NASA Technical Standard is published by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to provide uniform engineering and technical requirements for processes, procedures, practices, and methods endorsed as standard for NASA programs and projects, including technical requirements for selection, application, and design criteria of an item.

Apr 7, 2023 | nasa.gov | Kim Lowe |Sarah Childress

This NASA Technical Standard provides medical requirements and clinical procedures designed to ensure crew health and safety and occupational longevity of NASA career astronauts. This NASA Technical Standard is used for selection and annual recertification of astronauts.  It reflects the medical requirements to successfully complete specific mission tasks and the multifaceted training and performance required of an astronaut.