01. Is it easier or more difficult to sleep in space? (A K2S Question)

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At first, it was a little harder for me. The first night I went to sleep it was an unusual feeling. Instead of sinking into a firm mattress and soft pillow, I was floating above the surface of my sleep station. If I let my arms free they would float in front of my face. Ultimately, I started putting some items underneath my sleeping bag so I would have the sensation of something being underneath my back. After a few days it felt normal and I slept fine.

Answer provided by Dr. Jay C. Buckey, Jr.


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