By Sushant Agarwal
Published on | Jul 03, 2025
Going to space is more than technical—it’s a life-changing journey that reshapes how astronauts view Earth and their place in it.
In microgravity, you don’t walk—you float. Every move must be controlled or you’ll spin uncontrollably. It’s freeing but takes practice.
In space, your spine stretches, legs shrink, fluids rise, and muscles weaken. Without gravity, your body changes in surprising ways.
You sleep zipped in a wall-strapped bag, floating in stillness. No pillow, no bed—just silence, if you’re lucky enough to fall asleep.
Seeing Earth from orbit changes you. The vibrant blues and swirling clouds look too perfect to be real. Many astronauts call it a life-changing view.
Crumbs are dangerous. Water floats in blobs. Food is often canned or dehydrated. Eating is functional, not fun—but watching food float is entertaining
The space station hums constantly. Fans, pumps, air filters—something is always running. Silence doesn’t exist in orbit. You learn to sleep through it
In space, you miss the little things—rain, wind, trees, pets, real food. Even familiar smells and sounds become precious in hindsight.
You feel awe, joy, homesickness, stress, pride, loneliness. Space is isolating but also inspiring. Emotions come in waves, just like back on Earth.
Coming back to Earth hurts. Your body struggles with gravity. Legs feel heavy. Head spins. But there’s comfort in the familiar pull of the planet.