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Death wouldn’t occur instantly but after about 1 to 2 minutes due to suffocation. The misconception of instant explosion stems from Hollywood's sensationalism; in reality, your skin and circulatory system can withstand vacuum pressures, and the body’s internal structures remain mostly intact unless you hold your breath or experience trauma.
Key takeaway: You won't explode in space—death would be slow, and the real threat is suffocation and fluid boiling, not a Hollywood-style demise.
Is There Really Zero Gravity in Space?
The phrase “zero gravity” is ingrained in our imagination, often seen in scenes of floating astronauts in the International Space Station. However, this is a misconception.