By Akash Sriram and Joey Roulette Feb 4 (Reuters) - Seventy-five years ago, the idea of harnessing the power of the skies was little more than fantasy spun by futurists like Arthur C. Clarke and Isaac Asimov.

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"If reproduction is ever to occur beyond Earth, it must do so with a clear commitment to safety, transparency and ethical integrity."

NASA technology developed originally for use in space is employed in many everyday situations on Earth, including in your mattress foam.

Radiation and microgravity are two of the greatest hazards to astronauts’ reproductive health. “Space radiation can damage DNA, disrupt gamete formation, and raise cancer risk, while microgravity interferes with hormonal regulation, gamete quality, and embryonic development,” Palmer explained.