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How do astronauts go to the bathroom in space? – The Conversation US
Going to the bathroom is much more complicated in space without any gravity. To solve this problem of tricky orbital potty breaks, NASA builds special toilets that…
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How do astronauts go to the bathroom in space? Henry D., age 7, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Whether you use a hole in the ground or a fancy gold-plated toilet, on Earth, gravity pulls your waste down and away from you. For astronauts, doing their duty is a bit more complicated. Without gravity, any loose drops or dribbles could float out of the toilet….
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