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We’ve got experts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are making a 17-hour journey from the International Space Station and will splash down near Florida this evening ...

This increases the risk of cancer, heart disease, and central nervous system damage. Space travel also affects brain function. Astronauts may experience slower thinking, memory issues, and increased ...