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Astronauts report persistent 'observer' sensation weeks after six-month missions

Astronauts returning from six-month space missions report a persistent sensation of watching their own lives from a half-step outside themselves — a form of dissociation that lingers for weeks after landing. Researchers link the phenomenon to the brain's adaptation to microgravity and prolonged isolation. The finding raises questions about psychological recovery protocols for long-duration spaceflight.

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