Removing a helmet in space does not cause the head to explode, but within seconds, the lack of oxygen causes rapid lung air loss and unconsciousness in about 10 seconds, while body fluids expand causing skin swelling, and exposure to space radiation and extreme temperatures makes even a few seconds without protection potentially fatal.
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What Happens If You Remove Your Helmet in Space? ππ³ (Real Science)Added:
What really happens if you remove your helmet in space?
No, your head won't explode.
But within seconds, [music] the lack of oxygen becomes deadly.
Your lungs would rapidly lose air, and you'd lose consciousness in about 10 seconds.
Body fluids begin to expand, causing swelling under the skin. [music] And without protection, space radiation and extreme temperatures take over.
In space, even a few seconds without protection can be fatal.
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