The growing space tourism industry is bringing more and more people into space, prompting astrobiologists to call for a debate on sex and reproduction in space. Scientists at Cranfield University, led by astrobiologist David Cullen, are urging the space industry to address the issue of sex and conception in space as more tourists visit space through companies like SpaceX. With the possibility of sexual activity during space travel, there is a chance of fertilization in zero gravity. However, the effects on the human body are not yet fully understood, and it is unclear whether this is dangerous or safe. China recently announced experiments with monkeys to investigate reproduction in space, but the authors of the newly published Green Papers believe that risk-taking individuals, including space tourists, could conceive children in space before the associated risks are fully understood.
The biological risks associated with pregnancy in space are not well understood, and there is limited knowledge about the effects of zero gravity and space radiation on human reproduction. While there are indications from limited studies that the space environment can have significant effects on many aspects of the reproductive process, the functionality of contraception methods in space and potential problems after conception in space are unclear. A debate on the topic of sex in space could be important in planning future space missions, particularly in the design of new space stations with more privacy. Insights from polar research and submarine voyages could be helpful in this debate. Additionally, it is expected that the porn industry will soon produce adult films from space.
As the space tourism industry continues to grow, it is important to consider the potential consequences of sexual activity and reproduction in space. While the risks are not yet fully understood, a debate on the topic could help inform future space missions and ensure the safety of space travelers.
