2006-10-02 12:34:02 · 6 answers · asked by Phaistos Disk 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
If they had some large space colony or something.
2006-10-02 12:41:12 · update #1
After we reached the moon in 1969, thus completing JFK's goal he set in 1963, alot of interest in the space program waned in this country. So, to ramp-up funding, NASA promised people that we couldt still gain alot by flying into space. One of the things we could supposedly learn was how space life would effect humans. They speculated that we might find cures for all sorts of diseases and health problems.
But experience has shown that living in space wreaks havoc on the human body. The zero gravity is tough on the bones, joints, tissues, and cardiovascular system. The artificial pumped-in air dries up the mucus membranes; almost every astronaut has had trouble with nausea. And the immune system becomes drastically weakened in the sterile environment since it has no microbes and germs to fight-off and stay in practice, so to speak.
Additionally, the lack of exercise leads to muscular atrophy. And their diet would be limited in fresh foods, especially vegetables and fruits.
So, bottom line is a person would not possibly stay as healthy in space as here on earth. Thus, expceted lifespan would drop by probably about 25%.
2006-10-02 18:39:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think about how the skin would appear of a aged person in space. Would it stay somewhat tight or still start to sag in zero-g. I would guess that joint pain would be lessened if not completly gone. Aging process in space would be interesting.
2006-10-02 12:46:47 · answer #2 · answered by KunaiMurai 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what conditions do they have. But really, they'd age about the same as on Earth. You'd have to artificially change the conditions, for it is not possible to live in space without any air to breathe, without any pressure to keep your cells from exploding, without any heat to keep you warm.
2006-10-02 12:42:17 · answer #3 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they lived there their entire life, that wouldn't be good.Without Earths gravity, you slightly stretch and contort.Also, you wouldn't get enough excercise and get over weight.So, it wouldn't be good to live in space for extended periods of time.
2006-10-02 13:04:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you'd die in space, you wouldn't age very well.
2006-10-02 12:39:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i bet your titties wouldnt sag as much
2006-10-02 18:54:20 · answer #6 · answered by hondacobra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋