Effects of Time Spent in Space on Astronauts’ Aging: Returning After 9 Months

Effects of Time Spent in Space on Astronauts’ Aging: Returning After 9 Months

After spending a grueling nine months in space, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have finally returned to Earth, but what toll has their time in space taken on their bodies? CBS News’ space consultant William Harwood sat down with Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier to discuss the effects of long-term space travel on aging. Harwood delves into the physiological changes that occur when astronauts are away from Earth’s gravity for extended periods of time, shedding light on the fascinating topic of space medicine.

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