The Human Research Program for Civilian Spaceflight

Probing Deeply to Enable the Thriving of Humans in Space 

About Us

What is the HRP-C™?

The Human Research Program for Civilian Spaceflight (HRP-C) is the foundational program to address the health, safety, and performance of civilian space travelers in the commercial space sector. Various government organizations such as NASA, JAXA, ESA, ASI, CSA, Roscosmos, and others have foundational human research programs addressing the needs of professional astronauts engaged in exploration missions. However, to date, there has been no dedicated effort with sufficient scope to address the widespread needs of civilian space travelers. The HRP-C has been established to fill this gap.

Mission

Mission, Vision, and Purpose

The Human Research Program for Civilian Spaceflight is concerned with creating a safe and healthy environment for civilians to live and work in space. 

Science

The Program, Priorities, and Processes

The operations of the HRP-C have been organized into four tracks which are complementary by design. Each track possesses its own unique implementation strategy. For cohesion, each track has a relationship with other tracks. They are intended to generate a comprehensive and growing data set that expands the knowledge pool that serves civilians entering space. The tracks include:

Support Us

Donate, Corporate Sponsors and Volunteer 

As a 501(c)(3), The Human Research Program for Civilian Spaceflight relies on its network of volunteers and donors to support its mission to accelerate human biomedical research to facilitate human performance, health, safety, and thriving in space. As such it actively supports the human’s role in the growth of a commercially viable space economy, ensure a safe and sustainable space environment, and advocate for the advancement of the space sector for the betterment of humankind and the natural world.