Storia: NASA found astronauts can become up to 3% taller in space; their spines lengthen without Earth’s gravity, then compress again after landing — Warptech Lab News
NASA found astronauts can become up to 3% taller in space; their spines lengthen without Earth’s gravity, then compress again after landing
A NASA study shows astronauts can experience a height increase of up to 3% due to spinal elongation in microgravity. However, this temporary change comes with significant risks to their spinal health upon return to Earth.