  In planning for future human space exploration, it is important to consider
how to design for uplifting interpersonal communications and social dynamics
among crew members. What if embodied social robots could help to improve the
overall team interaction experience in space? On Earth, social robots have been
shown effective in providing companionship, relieving stress and anxiety,
fostering connection among people, enhancing team performance, and mediating
conflicts in human groups. In this paper, we introduce a set of novel research
questions exploring social human-robot interactions in long-duration space
exploration missions.
