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		ceeam on Jan 28, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Antarctic fungi survive Martian conditions on the ... The ISS is well within the Earth magnetic shield for starters. Almost no radiation, compared to real outer space.

thejackgoode on Jan 28, 2024 [–]

Is that why they sent Scott Kelly for a year up there and then compared him to his twin?

EasyMark on Jan 29, 2024 | [–]

didn't they do that to test the effects of being in space for a long time on general health, dna status? See how much bones degrade, if blood chemistry stays the same, etc.

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