2006-11-07 02:57:42 · 14 answers · asked by Rubberpants 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
No, they have a special bathroom
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4. HOW DO ASTRONAUTS GO TO THE BATHROOM AND TAKE CARE OF OTHER PERSONAL HYGIENE?
Each Space Shuttle has a toilet that can be used by both men and women. Designed to be as much as possible like those on Earth, the units use flowing air instead of water to move waste through the system.
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. The air is filtered to remove odor and bacteria and then returned to the cabin.
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 toilet that was first flown aboard STS-54 is completely new in design and offers new and improved features:
The new toilet features better hygiene, larger storage capacity, greater dependability, and an overall cost savings in maintenance.
-The previous model had a 14-day capacity for storage of waste material. The new model has an unlimited storage capacity.
-The new model features a cylinder system where a plastic bag is placed in the toilet before use. The bag is then sealed and is forced to the bottom of the cylinder after each use by a plunger attached to a lever. A new bag is then placed in the toilet for the next astronaut. When the cylinder is filled, it is replaced by a new cylinder.
-The previous model relied on air flow to pull the waste to a holding tank. None of the waste was separated as it is now. The new system provides better hygiene conditions. There was no way to empty the old system. When it was full, it simply could hold no more waste materials. It had a 14 day capacity.
-The new toilet also provides an odor-free environment. The old model did not.
-The opening in the lid of the toilet was increased from 4" to 8", allowing for easier handling of the plastic storage bags.
-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.
-The previous system had trouble with corrosion in the fan system.
-The new toilet can be cleaned without removal from the orbiter at the completion of the mission, reducing the cost of servicing.
-The previous system must be removed and sent to a company in Houston, Texas for servicing.
2006-11-07 02:59:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Do Astronauts Wear Diapers
2016-11-08 02:31:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they do, during liftoff, spacewalks, and any other time they are strapped down or otherwise prevented from using their lavatory. Often there are delays, sometimes long ones, while the astronauts must remain strapped in, their legs are raised above them. This put pressure on the bladder that some just can't take. The diaper just keeps things less messy. Of course, they don't call it a diaper, but it is effectively the same thing.
2006-11-07 05:29:59 · answer #3 · answered by SteveA8 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-10 16:57:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they have to wear them during launch, due to having to remain in their seat during hours of pre-launch activity, and because of the positioning of their body (lying on their backs with feet up). This position puts a lot of stress on the bladder. Not to mention the substantial g-forces sustained during launching, they say it is virtually impossible NOT to "go".
They also have to wear diapers on long space walks (which can take 8 hours or more), obviously they can't just come back inside and go to the john. So they have to go in their pants (diapers)!
Of course, when they are in the space capsule they have a specially-designed waste collection system to use, and they don't wear diapers then.
2006-11-07 03:13:33 · answer #5 · answered by bandit 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
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In space they have a device that provides light suction that they can use to relieve themselves. During launch however, they are strapped in for prolonged periods of time, and in Earth's gravity it would be tough to reach the "relief station". NASA calls them something besides diapers, but that is essentially what they are.
2016-04-11 05:12:35 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they have a special bathroom that uses a vacums all that stuff up for you. But, I think they need to hold it on their way up because on the movie "Apollo 13", Fred Hayes had to go, and so he just had to go right there, and change later.
2006-11-07 03:03:08 · answer #7 · answered by Casey 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they do ! On the start of the flight - later they have a special place to go. At least they get to take theirs off after a while.
2006-11-07 03:03:34 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They do when they are wearing their space suits. When not wearing a space suit they have a space toilet in the space craft.
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2006-11-07 03:05:36 · answer #9 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thanks angels for ur expanded answer...and u wrote many things. After that i will say no, they don't wear diapers. No need of explanation.
2006-11-07 03:43:00 · answer #10 · answered by Ya 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋