Toilet Etiquette in Space.
One of the most frequently asked questions of NASA engineers is “How do astronauts use the toilet in space?” It’s a question even HRH Prince Phillip of England asked when he toured a space facility earlier this year. A seriously important question, I feel, given that tourists will eventually be travelling into space.
Let’s face it, when you’re in a situation of zero gravity where everything floats, the one thing you definitely don’t want floating is human waste.
The answer - a vacuum toilet that sucks up the contents of the toilet chamber via an air flow system. Sounds painful but it’s not. In order for this to work, a tight seal between the user and the toilet is required. Therefore, straps are positioned to hold the feet against the floor and pivotal bars swing across the thighs to ensure the user remains seated.
End result - the user looks and feels like they’re in a straightjacket but at least it prevents unpleasant things floating around the space shuttle.
Want to know more? Then check out this video from the Ontario Science Center…
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