What newly discovered condition may dim hopes for manned space exploration?

September 20, 2011 By Chad Vander Veen

Answer:

Blindness. Specifically NASA has found that long-term exposure to microgravity seems to cause blurred vision in some astronauts. According to the Orlando Sentinel, one NASA survey of 300 astronauts found that "nearly 30 percent of those who have flown on space shuttle missions – which usually lasted two weeks – and 60 percent who've completed six-month shifts aboard the station reported a gradual blurring of eyesight."

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Chris | Commented September 21, 2011

That makes it a lot harder to bullseye womp rats with your proton torpedoes, I bet.

Matt | Commented September 21, 2011

No hokey old religion can replace a good blaster!

Dark Father | Commented September 22, 2011

Matt, I find your lack of faith disturbing.

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