Behavioural science and outer space research.

This paper notes the awakening interest of NASA in the potential inclusion of behavioural scientists in the U.S. space programme, but expresses the fear that unless a major shift occurs in the attitudes of some key personnel the outcome might not be as promising as otherwise possible. It mentions the complete neglect of psychological research in the Skylab studies, and, drawing from the analogous Antarctic situation of small group isolation, suggests a way in which leeway could be made ready for the pending long-duration and space-station projects.