27. With no gravity in space all the blood rushes up to the head. Could we explode because of this? (A K2S Question)

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The shift of body fluids to the head in space will not cause your head to explode, but it does make the astronauts uncomfortable. The feeling is similar to having a head cold.

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


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