Friday, February 13, 2009

austronauts


How go astronauts go the bathroom in space?

In the toilet, there is still no gravity so, crew member must use foot restraints, a seat belt and handholds to remain seated.The toilet has a fan that draws solid wastes to a compartment where they are dried and disinfected.
Early spacecraft used diapers and disposable bags for astronaut elimination while astronauts in spacesuits of today, uses diapers.Solid wastes are compressed and stored on-board, and then removed after landing.
Waste water is vented to space, although future systems may recycle it and the air is filtered to remove odor and bacteria.
Astronauts brush their teeth just like they do on Earth. There is no shower on the Shuttle, so astronauts must make do with sponge baths until they return home.
The urine collection system was also improved. A newer type of fan system is being used to force the urine to a holding tank where it is periodically ejected into space, where it vaporizes.
Wow! I never thought that leaving in a spacecraft could be that interesting.It would be my wishful part of thinking if I could ever try this out on land.Even if there is, I think I have to travel all the way round the Earth just to try it.Perhaps eventually I might have a chance!
me and my astronauts