Mankind could have lift-off for sex in space.
Experts had feared they would have to stop folk joining the 68 Mile High Club due to health risks to babies conceived in such a low-gravity, high-radiation environment. But an experiment conducted on the International Space Station suggests there may be no danger.
For the first time mouse embryos were cultured on the station and spent four days whizzing round in space conditions at a height of 250 miles. When they returned to Earth they were examined by Japanese scientists who found they showed no signs of feared DNA damage due to radiation exposure.
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That suggests romping in space – which technically begins at an altitude of 68 miles – may be safe. The experiment could be a huge boost to the space tourism industry which had feared it may have to introduce no-nookie clauses in case of post-trip pregnancy problems.
Professor Teruhiko Wakayama, of Japan’s University of Yamanashi, was exploring if it might be safe to become pregnant in space.
He said: “Based on this and our results perhaps mammalian space reproduction is possible.”
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It comes after reports bonking on Mars or the Moon could be unethical for any potential space babies, a leading astrophysicist has claimed. NASA are keen for a permanent base near the Moon’s south pole, while Elon Musk has spoken openly of a one-way trip for future Mars colonists.
With these plans, it’s inevitable that sooner or later, people will want to start having babies in space.
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