and commercial collaboration, while bearing in mind the requirements of sustainability and diversity and inclusion. There is much that business can learn from the huge effort required in planning, research and people management that is required from such a large undertaking. “Space research has yielded many developments in
science and our understanding of the human body,” Tony explains. “For example, gravity affects the distribution of liquids around the body. On earth, more liquid is stored in the lower parts of our body because of the effects of gravity. When you take that away, the liquid disperses itself more evenly through the body which can lead to the brain becoming waterlogged, a condition known as fat face syndrome.” When some astronauts returned to earth, they
exhibited difficulties with reading and writing similar to those experienced by people with dyslexia, which prompted new research into brain function and body biochemistry. There are also systems in place to mitigate muscle
wastage and skeletal deterioration due to the lack of gravity. Gravity is a dampening force and resistance that gets in the way of the purity of carrying out an action. This has applications for scientific and medical research on physical rehabilitation now and in the future.
BE CLEAR ABOUT YOUR MISSION The Artemis goal is to land the first woman and the first person of colour on the surface of the moon. “There is real value and importance on zeroing in on
exactly what you’re trying to accomplish in a particular mission and then stay laser focused on that,” Tony says. “Really examine what long-term mission are you
trying to accomplish? At the highest level, what’s the risk associated with that? If the benefits of performing that mission outweigh the risks and you can rally the team around it and make it happen, then you can press ahead.” Space exploration also teaches us that with the right
planning, many things that were previously thought impossible can be achieved. “For example, a space station or a spacecraft is self-
contained and can sustain human life,” he says. “With this achievement comes the opportunity to sustain life in hostile places on earth, enabling humans to live and survive in more challenging parts of the globe. The isolation and loneliness of being in space is also a challenge which astronauts have to overcome. Their experiences can have important applications on Earth.”
CONSIDER HOW BADLY YOU WANT CHANGE Sometimes goals are nebulous and they do not happen because the motivation is not there. For example, when people across multiple generations are asked when will humans go to Mars, it is always 20 years in the future. “That is a clear indication in my mind that we don’t
yet want to go enough,” Tony says. “As soon as we decide we want to go, I do believe we have all the technology to make it happen. It would be an arduous expedition, and not without a significant amount of risk, but it is possible.” Achieving change is about looking at how you can
support the people around you and show great principles of leadership. Survival training is about creating teams that are strong enough to stick together and collaborate under stress. Rather than attaching blame, assess the situation that
you are in and decide how to move forward. “First thing you do is look at the situation and think,
what do we do now? How do we move forward? You don’t start talking blame or asking whose fault is it that we are in this position. Instead, consider your next steps, how can the team pull together and how can we improve the situation?”
TEST YOUR PLAN AND BE PREPARED TO CHANGE AND ADAPT It is easy to get caught up in details but you also need to keep the long-term goal in mind. Showing progress will motivate your team and keep morale high. “It is about having a bias for action,” Tony says. “Let’s
get today’s work done and we can adjust our plans going forward if necessary. You have to make sure you are making progress.” In space, there are many variables which cannot be
controlled, but which can be planned and prepared for. For example, when you communicate from Mars when Mars is nearer to the earth, the communication takes about four minutes. When Mars is on the other side of the sun, it takes about 20 minutes. In planning the mission to Mars, scientists will need to take these variables into account. “A medical emergency in space can also present serious problems,” Tony explains. “The team on board
Below: Tony Antonelli in space
“Really examine what long-term mission are you trying to accomplish? At the highest level, what’s the risk associated with that? If the benefits of performing that mission outweigh the risks and you can rally the team around it and make it happen, then you can press ahead.”
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