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What incredibly basic transport skill do many astronauts struggle with for weeks after returning from space?

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What incredibly basic transport skill do many astronauts struggle with for weeks after returning from space?

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What incredibly basic transport skill do many astronauts struggle with for weeks after returning from space?
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