What happens if a baby is born in space?

All of the fluids in our bodies are pulled downwards due to gravity, which is not possible in space. The individuals born there would develop bloated bodies and puffy faces. Since the heart doesn't have to work against gravity in space, it would atrophy and we would lose blood content, making us paler and weaker.
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Has there ever been a child born in space?

If a child has ever been conceived in space, it was definitely off the clock. No-one has ever had sex in space, much less got themselves pregnant, according to both NASA and the Russian Space Agency. Spacecraft are crowded and cramped, with virtually no privacy.
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What nationality are you if born in space?

If the baby was born on a space station on a ship or on a base in a country that operates according to the jus solis theory, and such a nation has no restrictions for these territories, then this baby would automatically obtain the citizenship of this country under soil law.
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Can a baby develop in space?

Experimental mouse breeding in a near-zero-gravity space simulation suggests making babies is best left to Earthlings. According to Japanese biologists, defects in their microgravity embryos suggest that "fertilization can occur normally" in space, but standard Earth gravity may be needed for embryo development.
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What happens to a child born in international waters?

US State Department guidance instructs that a child born in international waters should have their place of birth listed as "AT SEA", while those born in the territorial waters of any country would list the name of that country.
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What happens if you're born in the ocean?

Generally if the baby is born in international waters (or in the airspace above international waters), the child takes the citizenship of the mother.
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What if someone was born in the ocean?

In cases where the child is born in the territorial waters of a country, the child will have the nationality of that country. In both cases, the child also will inherit the nationality of their parents, especially in the case of countries that recognize the right of blood (jus sanguinis).
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What does space smell like?

In a video shared by Eau de Space, NASA astronaut Tony Antonelli says space smells “strong and unique,” unlike anything he has ever smelled on Earth. According to Eau de Space, others have described the smell as “seared steak, raspberries, and rum,” smokey and bitter.
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Do female astronauts wear bras in space?

Women don't wear bras primarily for support, they're also worn as a thick layer of coverage so detailed outlines are not visible. Although the support portion may not be necessary in space, in a professional setting the extra layer of coverage may still be preferred by some.
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Can you fart in space?

Surprisingly, that isn't the biggest problem associated with farting in space. Though you're definitely more likely to worsen a small fire when you fart, it won't always injure or kill you. The worst part about farting in space is the lack of airflow. Let's take a step back and remember how farting on Earth works.
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Do you get free flights if you give birth on a plane?

Sadly, it seems to be something of a myth. Very few airlines are known to have granted a newborn free flights for life. The only carriers to have done so are Thai Airways, Asia Pacific Airlines, AirAsia and Polar Airlines.
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Has a baby been born on a plane?

Back in 2016, two babies were reported born on flights. A baby girl born on a flight operated by Philippines carrier Cebu Pacific Air was given 1 million air mile points. About a month later A boy was born on a flight between Tripoli, Libya, and Niamey, Niger, and was given free flights for life.
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Do you bleed in space?

In space, blood can splatter even more than it usually does on Earth, unconstrained by gravity. Or it can pool into a kind of dome around a wound or incision, making it hard to see the actual trauma. (Fun fact: If you are bleeding more than 100 milliliters per minute, you are probably doomed.
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Why cant get pregnant in space?

"There are many risks to conception in low or microgravity, such as ectopic pregnancy," Woodmansee said. "And, without the protection of the Earth's atmosphere, the higher radiation levels raise the probability of birth defects." Microgravity does strange things to the body.
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Can a person be born without a brain?

Anencephaly (pronounced an-en-sef-uh-lee) is a serious birth defect in which a baby is born without parts of the brain and skull.
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What do astronauts do on their period?

A combined oral contraceptive, or the pill, used continuously (without taking a week off to induce menstrual flow) is currently the best and safest choice for astronauts who prefer not to menstruate during missions, says Varsha Jain, a gynecologist and visiting professor at King's College London.
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Do they drink alcohol in space?

“Alcohol is not permitted onboard the International Space Station for consumption,” says Daniel G Huot, spokesperson for Nasa's Johnson Space Center. “Use of alcohol and other volatile compounds are controlled on ISS due to impacts their compounds can have on the station's water recovery system.”
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Can you shave in space?

Do astronauts shave in space? Both female and male astronauts shave in space and are provided with either an electric razor or a disposable razor. Most astronauts choose electric razors because of the scarcity of running water on the ISS. Most male astronauts choose to keep their hair short while aboard the ISS.
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Do you age in space?

In space, people usually experience environmental stressors like microgravity, cosmic radiation, and social isolation, which can all impact aging. Studies on long-term space travel often measure aging biomarkers such as telomere length and heartbeat rates, not epigenetic aging.
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Is space completely silent?

OK so wait, is space completely silent or not? While space is more silent than you could ever imagine, it's not completely devoid of sound. Sound waves cannot travel through space, but there are some infinitesimally small regions where sound can exist, under very specific conditions.
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How much do astronauts get paid?

The pay grades for civilian astronaut candidates are set by federal government pay scales and vary based on academic achievements and experience. According to NASA , civilian astronaut salaries range from $104,898 to $161,141 per year. Here are a few of the benefits offered to civilian astronauts: Health care.
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What happens if a baby is born on a cruise ship?

If both parents are citizens of the United States and at least one parent has resided here before the baby's birth, the baby is automatically a U.S. citizen — regardless of the location of the cruise ship upon delivery. However, you may have options for dual citizenship, depending on the location of the ship.
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What happens if a baby is born in international flight?

According to rules, if a person is born in India, then he has every right to get citizenship even if his/her parents aren't from here. Every country has different guidelines, policies, and rules regarding the citizenship of children born on the plane with the help of Medical support personnel.
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What happens if you give birth in another country?

If you are a U.S. citizen (or non-citizen national) and have a child overseas, you should report their birth at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate as soon as possible so that a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) can be issued as an official record of the child's claim to U.S. citizenship or nationality.
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