astronauts of both sexes stay in space for weeks together. With their cumbersome suits how do they perform their bodily functions in the cramped space and wihout privacy? Also what happens to the waste products which accumulate over a period?
2007-06-02 18:03:46 · 4 answers · asked by batnisudhi 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
While they are "in space" together, they spend most of their time inside a capsule where they can shed their suits and do their bodily functions. Of course, it takes a special type toilet facility to accomodate this. Whether they have can "go" in a space suit is another matter. I suppose the answer is no.
2007-06-02 18:11:08 · answer #1 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under their space suits, they wear an adult sized diaper. Others have already answered regarding when they are not in their suits. As for privacy, well, I guess they just sacrifice that for the chance to go to space.
2007-06-03 11:03:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They use a toilet that basically has a fan in it that continuously sucks down air, so the waste gets sucked down into it.
There's actually a PDF document on the net that explains all about how NASA deals with issues like this. Google "Living In Space".
2007-06-03 01:24:55 · answer #3 · answered by Somes J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have a special vacum attachment.
They also have to strap themselves in when going.
They store all waste products.
2007-06-03 01:11:49 · answer #4 · answered by Tyson boy's dad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋