The paper proposes that psychedelics, particularly psychedelic mushrooms, could facilitate long‑duration space travel by supporting astronauts’ physical health and psychological well‑being through promotion of neuroplasticity, immune modulation and anti‑inflammatory effects. The authors also argue these substances may help process the profound, spiritual aspects of deep‑space travel and should be considered as adjuncts to medical and psychological support for interplanetary missions.
- Published
- Journal
- Frontiers in Space Travel
- Authors
- Lerer, L. B., Varia, J.