Menstruation in Space: Operation Period – Virgin Galactic Flight Set for 2027

Virgin Galactic-flown mission to study menstruation in space

The group, called Operation Period, will study the impacts of space on menstrual physiology — a key consideration for female astronauts.

Menstruation in Space: Operation Period – Virgin Galactic Flight Set for 2027

Two young South Asian women are set to carry out dedicated research on menstruation in space. Manju Bangalore and Priya Abiram are to fly aboard a 2027 suborbital flight via a Virgin Galactic space plane, the research tagged as Operation Period-01 (OP-01). The duo will delve into pioneering research that will help expand reproductive health […]