Spaceflight may harm the reproductive system of astronauts' kids and grandkids, early mouse study suggests

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What happened

The offspring of mice that spend time on the International Space Station are more vulnerable to external stressors, a new study finds.

More work is needed to understand potential health impacts on human astronauts' families.

Key facts

  • Reported by Live Science and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:10:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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