Space Loo
In pretty much every interview of astronauts I've ever seen on kid's TV shows, the question of going to the toilet always pops up. In free fall, when gravity isn't being helpful, the process needs some technological help. Over at Astropixie, Amanda shares a video discussing how astronauts use
the toilet in space. The practice toilets even have the added feature of an "alignment camera" to ensure accurate "docking".
Back in 2006 I was lucky enough to visit the amazing science museum in Tokyo and one of the exhibits was a mock-up of parts of the International Space Station. I was pleased that they'd included the 'little astronauts room' complete with restraints, foot straps and assorted tubes.
A mockup of a space station toilet. CREDIT: Stuart
ISS mockup CREDIT: Stuart
Comments: Space Loo
do they ever use magnets to hold things in place in space, or do they only use straps and velcro?
Posted by amanda on Wednesday 19th May 2010 (14:49 UTC)
This is pretty amazing. This is pretty amazing.
Posted by jooly on Wednesday 02nd Jun 2010 (09:08 UTC)
It is pretty amazing. so good !
Posted by chanel on Thursday 10th Jun 2010 (08:17 UTC)
I must admit, this is one of the reasons why I am in favour of unmanned missions!
Posted by Andy Fleming on Saturday 19th Jun 2010 (20:24 UTC)
Is it true that there are gaseous clouds around uranus?
Posted by The Thing on Monday 21st Jun 2010 (17:30 UTC)