Astronauts Grow Taller In Space

Astronauts Grow Taller in Space: A Fun Fact That Tells a Big Story Sure — here’s a clean, engaging 500-word version of that same fun fact about astronauts growing taller in space: Astronauts Grow Taller in Space: Here’s Why Space is full of surprises, and not just the kind you find among the stars. One fascinating fact about space exploration is that astronauts actually grow taller while they’re in space. Yes — after leaving Earth’s gravity behind, astronauts can stretch up to 2 inches (5 centimeters) taller! But why does this happen, and what does it tell us about the human body in space?