By Sakshi Sah
Published Dec 22, 2024

Hindustan Times
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What happens to your body in space? 5 surprising NASA facts

NASA is studying how space affects the human body to prepare for future missions to the Moon and Mars.

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Astronauts are trained to respond to health issues during space missions using space station equipment.

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Without gravity, astronauts lose about 1-1.5% of bone density per month during spaceflight.

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Bone loss might not fully recover with rehabilitation, but fracture risk doesn’t increase after returning to Earth.

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In microgravity, fluids shift upwards, causing pressure on the eyes, which can lead to vision problems.

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Dehydration and bone calcium loss increase the risk of kidney stones for astronauts in space.

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Astronauts learn to make an intravenous (IV) solution from purified water for medical needs.

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Crew members perform ultrasound scans on each other to check on organ health during missions.

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