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• The VSS programs are currently deployed in an analog environment, HI-SEAS, that is designed to simulate a Mars mission. The 6 crewmembers have all used the conflict and stress content, and are currently working through the depression (problem solving treatment) module. The deployment ends in June 2015.
• The structure of the integrated behavioral health assessment has been completed and will be implemented in the existing content to determine the need for behavioral health countermeasures and guide the astronaut user accordingly.
• The VSS conflict resolution content is being expanded with a new scenario that provides interactive instruction on negotiating in situations where maintaining a good relationship is critical (such as between ground control and space). We have created several conflict scenarios that will be vetted for acceptability with astronauts and others with experience in isolated, confined environments.
• We have made many programming improvements within the Virtual Space Station suite of software programs.
• We have filmed our first 360 degree virtual reality scenes and are currently working to stitch the video together and to evaluate it for stress relaxation capabilities.
• We are evaluating the Alive biofeedback suite as part of the deployment with the stress content.
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Buckey J, Loeb L, Fellows A, Tregubov T, Harquail N, Crosier B, Fleischer J, Weiss J, Binsted K, Hegel M. "Autonomous behavioral health countermeasures for spaceflight." 2015 NASA Human Research Program Investigators’ Workshop, Galveston, TX, January 13-15, 2015. 2015 NASA Human Research Program Investigators’ Workshop, Galveston, TX, January 13-15, 2015. , Jan-2015
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Garreffa A. "NASA wants to create a Holodeck using the Oculus Rift for astronauts." Tweak Town, October 17, 2014. http://www.tweaktown.com/news/40643/nasa-wants-to-create-a-holodeck-using-the-oculus-rift-for-astronauts/index.html ; accessed 7/27/15., Oct-2014
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Qaiser A. "Oculus Rift Could Make Grueling Trips to Mars More Bearable." Virtual Reality Times, October 24, 2014. http://www.virtualrealitytimes.com/2014/10/24/oculus-rift-could-make-grueling-trips-to-mars-more-bearable/ ; accessed 7/27/15., Oct-2014
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Vincent J. "NASA looks to virtual reality 'holodecks' – powered by Oculus Rift to keep astronauts sane in space." The Independent, October 15, 2014. http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/nasa-looks-to-virtual-reality-holodecks-powered-by-oculus-rift-to-keep-astronauts-sane-in-space-9796738.html , Oct-2014
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Dartmouth Department of Public Affairs. "Houston: We Have A Problem…But No Worries, Our Virtual Therapist Is On It." Dartmouth Department of Public Affaris, October 2014. http://www.dartmouth.edu/~opa/statements/virtualtherapist101314.html ; accessed 7/27/15., Oct-2014
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Schilling D. "Using Virtual Space Station To Diagnose, Treat Psychosocial Problems." Industry Tap, December 20, 2014. http://www.industrytap.com/using-virtual-space-station-diagnose-treat-psychosocial-problems/23833 , Dec-2014
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Basulto D. "How the Oculus Rift could make grueling trips to Mars more tolerable." Washington Post. Innovations section, October 23, 2014. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/innovations/wp/2014/10/23/how-the-oculus-rift-could-make-grueling-trips-to-mars-more-tolerable/ ; accessed 7/27/15., Oct-2014
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Melanson D. "NASA's Latest Virtual Reality Is Designed to Soothe Homesick Astronauts." VICE Media's Motherboard, October 18, 2014. http://motherboard.vice.com/read/virtual-reality-for-homesick-astronauts , Oct-2014
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Zolfagharifard E. "Could virtual reality prevent depression in ASTRONAUTS? Star Trek-style holodecks may help them escape the isolation of space." The Daily Mail, October 15, 2014. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2793768/could-virtual-reality-prevent-depression-astronauts-star-trek-style-holodecks-help-escape-isolation-space.html , Oct-2014
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Temple J. "Can a Virtual Therapist Keep the Peace on the Way to Mars? NASA Wants to Find Out." Recode, October 16, 2014. http://recode.net/2014/10/16/virtual-therapist-on-the-way-to-mars/ , Oct-2014
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Lewis T. "Virtual Reality Could Let Astronauts 'Go to the Beach'." LiveScience, October 20, 2014. http://www.livescience.com/48357-virtual-reality-beach-in-space.html , Oct-2014
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Serrels M. "Astronauts Flying To Mars Could Be Kept Sane By Virtual Reality And Oculus Rift." Kotaku Australia, October 2014. http://www.kotaku.com.au/2014/10/astronauts-flying-to-mars-could-be-kept-sane-by-virtual-reality-and-oculus-rift/ , Oct-2014
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Nagle M. "Is Oculus Rift Headed to Space?" Wearable Tech, October 2014. http://www.wearabletechworld.com/topics/wearable-tech/articles/391990-oculus-rift-headed-space.htm , Oct-2014
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Blanchini S. "Virtual Reality, Zero-G and yet more wonders: NASA has it all." The Earthian Hivemind, November 2014. http://earthianhivemind.net/2014/11/27/virtual-reality-zero-g-and-yet-more-wonders-nasa-has-it-all/ , Nov-2014
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InHardFocus. "Virtual Reality Therapy for Astronauts in Development." InHardFocus.com, October 2014., Oct-2014
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Science-Tech. "Could virtual reality prevent depression in ASTRONAUTS? Star Trek-style holodecks may help them escape the isolation of space." ScienceTech-Blog, October 2014. http://sciencetech-blog.blogspot.com/2014/10/could-virtual-reality-prevent.html , Oct-2014
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Santus R. "Astronauts Are Using Oculus Rift to Put Their Minds at Ease." Mashable, October 22, 2014. http://mashable.com/2014/10/22/oculus-rift-astronauts-space/ , Oct-2014
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Brewster S. "On the long, long trip to Mars, virtual reality could keep astronauts sane." Gigaom Research, October 16, 2014. https://gigaom.com/2014/10/16/on-the-long-long-trip-to-mars-virtual-reality-could-keep-astronauts-sane/ , Oct-2014
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Space Daily Staff Writers. "Houston: We Have A Problem...But No Worries, Our Virtual Therapist Is On It." Space Daily, October 20, 2014. http://www.space-travel.com/reports/Houston_We_Have_A_Problem___But_No_Worries_Our_Virtual_Therapist_Is_On_It_999.html , Oct-2014
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