2006-10-06 00:04:22 · 11 answers · asked by Curious Person 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The shuttle's catalytic converters would convert the methane into water and carbon dioxide, with trace amounts of sulfur compounds converted into sulfuric acid, which would be removed by filtration. Not unlike the processes on subs.
2006-10-06 00:22:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The filters actually don't filter out that smell. You have to get used to smells when you are in space. You also can not use deodorants or any 'smell improver' they can be toxic and only add to the problem.
Yes, in a way the smell lingers until they are back on earth. Seems you don't smell anything after a day as everything has the same stale smell.
2006-10-06 00:15:06 · answer #2 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because the shuttle has an air processing systen which cleans the air via filters, there is no gravity but that doesn't not make a vacuum.
2006-10-06 00:06:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the smell did linger your body natural adapts to the smell and you stop smelling it. That's why you can go to a factory and it will stink for the first 30 minutes, but eventually you won't smell it anymore.
2006-10-06 01:11:01 · answer #4 · answered by TotalSmashism 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No as the have air filters on the shuttle
2006-10-06 00:12:02 · answer #5 · answered by halloweenpumpkinuk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it gets filtered out. But over time, the filters clog. Astronauts return to Earth pretty smelly, generally.
2006-10-06 00:06:50 · answer #6 · answered by Grendle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats a damn good question. I'd say no because eventually the gas will dissapate and I'm sure the life support systems have filters. Not sure tho.
2006-10-06 00:06:03 · answer #7 · answered by bizzy786 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! There is no vacuum in the shuttle.
2006-10-06 00:06:12 · answer #8 · answered by onlyafewwillknow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it would linger, then is no circulation going anyplace, but the smell wouldn't be noticeable for long. LOL, I haven't laughed that hard all day, Thanks!
2006-10-06 00:09:39 · answer #9 · answered by Richard A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will go round and round in his space suit forever
2006-10-06 00:07:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋