Astronauts grow taller in space due to the lack of gravity compressing their spines.
✓ TRUE FACT
In microgravity, the spine decompresses and discs expand, so astronauts can grow about 2–5 cm taller. Much of that height gain disappears after returning to Earth’s gravity.
🤯 "Astronauts grow taller in space due to the lack of gravity compressing their spines. Space politely lets you stretch."