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How Might Months Stranded in Space Affect Astronauts' Sense of Time?

Two astronauts marooned in space may sound like the plot of a Hollywood blockbuster, but for two NASA crew members, it is now a reality.

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How six months in space affects your perception of time. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were supposed to stay on the space station for about eight days. Part of the reason why waiting is difficult is that it distorts our perception of time.