Can normal humans wear Space Marine armor?

Yes they can
Civilians can own and use suits of Power Armor. However, note that only Space Marines are genetically enhanced with something called Black Carapace (not related to regular "carapace armor") that allows them to interface with their Power Armor in their unique, second-skin like way.
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Can Space Marines take off their armour?

Yes, a Space Marine can remove his armour according to the Deathwatch core rulebook. The Deathwatch core rulebook's armour section explains that it takes around 30 minutes to remove or put on power armour with 3 chapter serfs (slaves).
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How heavy is a Space Marine without armor?

Remember, it can withstand sustained fire from a bolter indefinitely unless struck in the soft under layer. Power Armor Astartes weighs about 300-400 kilograms. Space Marine weighs about 300 kg.
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How tall is a Space Marine compared to a human?

Something like space marines are generally 7' tall/a little over 2 metres, primaris space marines are 8 1/2 feet tall/over 2.5 metres tall, and primarchs are roughly 10 feet/3 metres tall with Alpharius Omegon possibly being smaller.
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Could a Space Marine beat a Spartan?

Edge: Space Marine, This was also no contest, as the bolt pistol would win if the Space Marine was able to close the distance against the Spartans. Medium Ranged Combat: Space Marine - Bolter (Bolt Rifle), Let's just say that the bolter, the standard issue Space Marine gun, rapid-fires .
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Who is the tallest primarch?

Horus is described as being 3.5 metres tall (loken as 2.5, but abaddon and torgaddon were both taller with the latter being the tallest).
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Is there a female Space Marine?

There are currently no known female Space Marines, mainly due to the genetic problems mentioned by others. That being said, the possibility of that changing some point in the future has opened up a bit with the introduction of Primaris Space Marines.
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How hard can a Space Marine punch?

Using two air canisters, the Power Fist can deliver 3,000 PSI of impact alongside my already impressive right hook*.
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How many organs does a Space Marine have?

There are nineteen varieties of gene-seed corresponding to the nineteen different superhuman organs that are surgically implanted into a Space Marine. Most Chapters have existed for thousands of years.
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How do Space Marines poop?

This may sound like a joke, but it is a serious question. I know that spacemarine's eat or gain nutrients ,but when, where or how do they go to the toilet. They go to a toilet. They're still humans.
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Can Space Marines reproduce?

So, whats the truth, or the closeste version to canon? Marines can reproduce, but they will spawn just normal humans, or they cannot reproduce at all? Astartes are still human in the mental department, they have more control on their psychological and stress factor than most humans.
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Do Space Marines get tattoos?

Some tattoos may even be vestiges of pre-Space Marine tribal markings or gang affiliations. Space Marines are recruited from hundreds of different human cultures so it is no surprise to see this reflected in some Astartes retaining the tattoos, scarification or warpaint of their homeworld culture.
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What is Ceramite 40k?

Ceramite is a form of heat and shock-resistant ceramic material that is widely used throughout the Imperium of Man. High-quality ceramite is used in the manufacture of the higher-quality types of Imperial infantry, vehicle and aircraft armour, including Carapace Armour, Power Armour and Terminator Armour.
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Is Space Marine armor flexible?

Primaris Space Marines now wear modular Mark X Power Armour. This highly flexible protective system can be modified and upgraded to suit the needs of the battlefield.
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Will there be a Space Marine 2?

Saber Interactive's Space Marine sequel was announced at last year's The Game Awards with a fancy CGI trailer that confirmed the return of Ultramarines hard man Captain Titus, as well as a few GIFs' worth of gameplay.
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How powerful is a Powerfist?

Paired with two 3000psi air tanks, the same kind used by paintball guns, the fist delivers 3000psi at 520mm per second. A perfectly timed swing will apparently deliver 3,388 newtons of impact force, more than the average heavyweight boxer's 2,500 newtons.
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How much can the average space marine lift?

The death watch rule book states that Space Marines can push 6 tons, carry 3 tons, and lift 2 tons, and of course that varies with the Space Marine's chapter, age, rank, etc.
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Can a Space Marine have kids?

The Space Marines are engineered and conditioned to essentially be warrior monks, spending their entire lives fighting(which can last several centuries and even millennia). They cannot have children, are not allowed romantic relationships (as far as we know), and often outlive any mortal acquaintances that they make.
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Were there any female Primarchs?

Neither do orks, since they are an entirely asexual species. Theory: Well the Emperor did use his on DNA when foring the Primarchs. Theoretically, it is a form of asexual reproduction. The Primarchs can technically only be male.
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Why are there no females in Warhammer 40k?

In-universe there cannot be female Space Marines, because all Space Marines are modified by geneseed coming from Primarch and Emperor himself, who are all males. Imperial technology is not advanced enough to modify female soldier.
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How tall is a custodes?

Clad in baroque, golden Custodian Armour and armed with priceless relic weaponry, the Adeptus Custodes make for a magnificent sight. They tower over mortals; each has the statuesque physique of an ancient hero, close to nine Terran feet in height even without his scarlet-crested helm.
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How tall is a primarch 40k?

Astartes are 7-8ft depending on author (as an average of course) Custodians are 8-9.5ft (confirmed by GW) and the Primarch series describes them generally as twice the height of a mortal (meaning 12ft average).
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