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Space exposure

Have you ever noticed how when you go outside on a sunny day, you feel the warm sun on your skin? Well, imagine being in space where there is no air or atmosphere to protect you from the sun's rays.

When astronauts go outside of their spacecraft or space station, they are exposed to the sun's powerful and harmful radiation. This can cause damage to their skin which can lead to things like sunburn or even skin cancer.

Not only do they have to worry about the sun's radiation, but they also have to be careful about the extreme temperatures in space. During the day, temperatures can reach up to 250 degrees Fahrenheit, which is way too hot to handle. At night, temperatures can drop down to negative 250 degrees Fahrenheit, which is way too cold to handle.

In addition, being in space means being weightless, which can cause some changes in the body like loss of bone density and muscle mass.

So, being exposed to space means being exposed to the extreme temperatures, harmful radiation and experiencing changes in the body. It's important for astronauts to wear protective gear and be closely monitored by their team while they are exposed to space.