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NASA Puts A Stop To Space Romance

Posted by Zonk on from the heinlein-rolling-in-his-grave dept.

electro-donkey writes "According to a New Scientist article, romantic entanglements among astronauts could derail long-haul space trips. A top-level NASA panel has decided, though it could alleviate boredom, space sex could cause trouble too. On a mission to Mars, for example, which would take up to 30 months, sexual conflict or infidelity could lead to a 'breakdown in crew functioning'."

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  1. Even easier by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Just send this delightful fellow (http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=44 779) along for the ride.

  2. Re:Without sex for 30 months? by drooling-dog · · Score: 0, Troll
    30 months??? Who the heck can function properly without sex for 30 months?

    This directive probably came straight from the White House. Perhaps the plan is to send only born-again Republicans to Mars.