04. Could a twelve-year-old, and a fifteen-year-old handle going to space? Would little kids (about seven-years-old) die? (A K2S Question)

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Right now, even a seven-year-old could stand the physical stress of a blast off in the Shuttle with no more problem than an adult (although it would be very uncomfortable). The g-forces that push against you when the ship is escaping to space only last for a very short time and no damage actually occurs to healthy individuals. However, staying in space for more than a short visit would be a problem for anyone not finished with the growing process since gravity is needed for strong bones, muscles and growing organs. Even adults have a problem with bones and muscles getting weaker in space, so we have to solve the problem for all of us.

Answer provided by Sheryl L. Bishop, Ph.D.


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