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Does Gravity Affect Aging? Understanding the Microgravity Effect

Over decades of space exploration, astronauts have provided scientists with a unique laboratory, revealing how microgravity significantly accelerates several aspects of the aging process. The question, **does gravity affect aging?**, is profoundly answered by observing these pioneers.

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Does Your Age Increase in Space? The Surprising Truth About Time Dilation

While orbiting the Earth, astronauts age slightly slower than people on the ground due to the effects of time dilation. The straightforward answer to the question **Does your age increase in space?** is surprisingly complex, involving both the physics of relativity and the biological realities of the human body in a harsh environment.

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