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On the ISS, astronauts see 16 sunrises every day as the station circles Earth, but their bodies refuse to follow the 90-minute cycle, forcing crews to stick to a familiar 24-hour routine despite living through multiple days and nights

Astronauts on the International Space Station experience sixteen sunrises daily. They follow a strict twenty-four-hour schedule, ignoring the rapid orbital cycles. Internal body clocks can mismatch with the external environment, affecting sleep patterns. Artificial lighting helps regulate astronauts' sleep and wakefulness cycles.

12 Aug 2026 11:03 pm