ASTRONAUGHTY

Astronauts grow taller in space. Basically, free height surgery.

✓ TRUE FACT
In microgravity, the spine decompresses and astronauts often gain ~2–5 cm in height. Most of that disappears after returning to Earth’s gravity.

More Astronaughty facts

The universe is expanding because it needs personal space.Saturn could float in water (theoretically) because it’s mostly gas and confidence.The Hubble telescope exists because humans wanted receipts in HD.Neptune’s winds are fast because it’s always late.The Hubble Space Telescope was launched in 1990. Humanity’s favorite eye in the sky.Venus is hot because it’s doing the most, emotionally and atmospherically.See all Astronaughty facts →

Explore more

📂 All Astronaughty Facts🔍 All Facts