# What Are the Dangers of Going to Space - We Asked a NASA Expert

What are the dangers of going to space? Space might look peaceful from afar but it’s a harsh environment, especially for humans. From DNA damage to bone loss to making sure there’s enough food for long missions—space is tough. But NASA is working hard to keep our astronauts safe on every step of the journey. A NASA scientist explains what it takes. Explore more on the hazards of human spaceflight: https://www.nasa.gov/hrp/hazards/ Producers: Scott Bednar, Pedro Cota, Jessie Wilde Editor: James Lucas Credit: NASA

- Kind: Short
- Year: 2025
- Runtime: 1 min
- By: NASA Langley Research Center
- Genres: Space
- Archive: [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:What_Are_the_Dangers_of_Going_to_Space_-_We_Asked_a_NASA_Expert.webm)
- Licence or status: Public domain (as the archive states it)
- Credit: NASA Langley Research Center
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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