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20 things about living in space

by Martha Edwards (RSS feed) on Nov 7th 2007 at 10:30AM

Space is soon to become the next frontier, for travel and maybe for living too. With the world's first space hotel set to start accommodating guests within 5 years, here are some things you should know about spending time in space, courtesy of Discover:

Space sickness is common. You could have several symptoms, including nausea, headaches and trouble locating your limbs.
Your health will be affected in others ways too -- including kidney stones, muscle atrophy and slower bowel movements. And the scariest side effect? Your heart will shrink.
But you'll be taller overall. Expect to grow about 2 inches.
If you're pregnant, it will affect how your baby's inner ear develops, meaning he or she (or they) could have problems with balance.
If you snore on earth, you won't in space (I live with a snorer so this one sounds ideal, actually)
But you won't get regular sleep -- in space, there are 16 sunrises a day!
If you like salt on your food, you have to use it in liquid form.
When you use the bathroom, you have to position yourself precisely in the right spot so things will go to ... well, you know. But don't worry, cameras will help guide your way.

Hmmmm .... suddenly, staying in space doesn't sound all the fun. Want to know more about what happens in zero gravity? Read the full list.