Would a baby be born in space?
If humans gave birth in space, it would be very different from giving birth on Earth. Long-term, human space babies could end up looking very different from Earth babies. Ultimately, there are extra hazards to giving birth in space that humans will have to fix before we see the first-ever space baby.
Was there ever a kid in space?
Soviet cosmonaut Ghermon Titov holds the record for the youngest to fly in space. He was 25 when he blasted into orbit four months after Yuri Gagarin, the first person in space. John Glenn was 77 when he launched aboard space shuttle Discovery in 1998, 37 years after becoming the first American to orbit the world.
What will happen to the baby born in space?
The baby which will be born in space will also be of the same species as the mother until there is an inter-species breed (which is not the case!). The baby therefore will even be a Homo Sapien like his/her mother and hence will be possessing the ability to respire. Therefore… the baby will be needing oxygen artificially given in space.
Who will be the first child to go to space?
The first child in space will most likely be a relative of a very wealthy person – perhaps Richard Branson or Elon Musk or some new actor in the space industry – and the trip will be a space tour.
What is NASA doing to study the human body in space?
NASA is planning more dedicated extended-duration research on the space station. The studies are expected to shed light on how the body adapts to living in the spaceflight environment for various longer time periods, which will be pivotal for future deep space missions. What exactly happens to the body in space and what are the risks?
What are the health risks for astronauts from radiation exposure in space?
Health risks for astronauts from radiation exposure in space are mainly driven by long-term impacts. Additionally, animal and cellular research indicate that the type of radiation in the space environment has a larger impact on health outcomes compared to the radiation experienced on Earth.