Do you get shorter in space?

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2026-04-03 00:45

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Yes, astronauts can experience a temporary increase in height while in space due to the absence of gravitational pressure on their spines. In microgravity, the vertebrae in the spine can expand slightly, leading to a height increase of up to two inches. However, this change is reversible, and once back on Earth, their height returns to normal as gravity compresses the spine again.

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