23. Does the body age more quickly or more slowly in space? (A K2S Question)

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Neither. There is no effect on aging caused by being in space. However, some of the changes that occur in space, such as loss of bone and disruption of balance control, are similar to what happens in elderly people. The difference is that once the astronauts come back to Earth, they return to their normal states.

Answer provided by Col. USAF Dr. Richard S. Williams


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