I mean I heard about the astronaut who tried to kill that other lady? They said she wore astronaut diapers. But really how would that work, cause everything would still be floating around in you paints (I know its gross).
2007-06-19 06:49:07 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
They have diapers. They also have space toilets, which are very, very complex and I can't imagine they'd be comfortable. Lots of suction.
2007-06-19 06:51:16 · answer #1 · answered by Brian L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since there is no gravity to either hold a toilet bowl full of water in place or pull human wastes down, designing a toilet for zero-gravity was not an easy task. NASA had to develop a way to use air flow to make the urine or feces go where they wanted.
There is a toilet on each space shuttle which can be used by men or women. Although it is designed to be as much as possible like those on Earth, there are a number of changes. Straps are in place to hold feet against the floor. Pivoting bars swing across the thighs, ensuring the user remains seated. Since the system operates on a vacuum, a tight seal is essential.
Besides the main toilet bowl, there is a hose, which is utilized as a urinal by men and women. It can be used in a standing position or can be attached to the commode by a pivoting mounting bracket for use in a sitting position. A separate receptacle allows for disposal of wipes. All three units use flowing air instead of water to move waste through the system.
The human waste is separated and 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.
2007-06-19 13:54:46 · answer #2 · answered by M&M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they were these sort of diapers. remember that story of a later astronaut who wanted to kill her crushes girlfriend. she drove hours straight with one of the outter space diaper things on so she would not have to take any breaks in her traveling to go kill the girl. google that.
2007-06-19 13:52:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There was a show on the History channel (or maybe it was Discovery Science) the other day about this. They now have toilets on the space shuttle and space station. They have had several ways of dealing with it in previous years.
2007-06-19 13:51:56 · answer #4 · answered by searching_please 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The toilets on the shuttle and space station apply a gentle vacuum and you position yourself against them. There are different disposable appliances for men and women peeing.
2007-06-19 13:52:51 · answer #5 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Astronauts have a bathroom thing in they're suit.
2007-06-19 13:51:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
During ling space walks, it is catheterized and goes into a bag. That liquid is reprocessed for drinking or air hydration.
Otherwise, there is a suction toilet.
2007-06-19 13:53:36 · answer #7 · answered by thevonbankfamily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have diapers. They also have space toilets which are very complex. They probably are not comfortable either.
2007-06-19 15:14:39 · answer #8 · answered by JTK 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diapers are used but they also use a special toilet that requires training to use properly.
2007-06-23 11:31:06 · answer #9 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have a bathroom built right in their suits that they just go in when they have to.
2007-06-19 13:55:34 · answer #10 · answered by kuliloach112 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋