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No, astronauts actually don't do laundry in space. They have to throw away there clothes after they get dirty, because their is no way to wash them.

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Do astronauts need to wash dishes and laundry?

Yes, astronauts need to wash dishes and do laundry while in space, although the process is different from on Earth. They use specially designed cleaning supplies and methods to manage waste, as water is limited. Dishes are often cleaned with sanitizing wipes, and laundry is typically not done in space; instead, astronauts wear their clothes for several days before disposing of them.


Name three types of special equipment astronauts need to work in space?

Space suits: to protect astronauts from extreme temperatures, micrometeoroids, and provide oxygen. Extravehicular Mobility Units (EMUs): for spacewalks to enable astronauts to move and work outside the spacecraft. Tether systems: to keep astronauts connected to the spacecraft while working in space.


How do you wash clothes in outer space?

In space, astronauts use a special machine called a space laundry that uses airflow to push dirt and moisture away from clothing. Water is not used in the process, to prevent the formation of dangerous floating droplets. The clothes are then dried using a vacuum and heat.


How many astronauts are on the space station?

The number of astronauts on the space station can vary, but typically there are 6 astronauts on board the International Space Station at a time.


Why do astronauts need helmets in space?

Astronauts need helmets in space primarily to provide life support by supplying oxygen and regulating temperature. Helmets also protect against the vacuum of space, which can cause bodily harm due to lack of pressure. Additionally, they shield astronauts from harmful radiation and micrometeoroids. Finally, the helmet's visor helps protect their eyes from intense sunlight and glare in the space environment.

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Do astronauts need to wash dishes and laundry?

Yes, astronauts need to wash dishes and do laundry while in space, although the process is different from on Earth. They use specially designed cleaning supplies and methods to manage waste, as water is limited. Dishes are often cleaned with sanitizing wipes, and laundry is typically not done in space; instead, astronauts wear their clothes for several days before disposing of them.


Do astronauts have to do laundry?

They don't change clothes as they have to wear their space suit all the time.


Do astronauts need to wash dished or laundry?

no because meals are served in disposable pouches


How will astronauts get oxygen out of space?

They need to take it with them. There is no oxygen in space


Do astronauts need to wash laundry?

No they don't because there isn't enough free flowing water on the ISS.


What do astronauts need to survive in space?

food, water, shelter


What do astronauts need when walking in space?

I am not sure, ask NASA


Why do you have space food?

You need space food to give nutrition to astronauts. They need energy to perform tasks thus need food.


Why do astronauts need rigorous exercise in space?

their suits are very heavy.


Do astronauts need to have a passport while in space?

No , but for astronauts visiting from other nations they do need passports to travel to the respective countries who are launching them into space e.g. the U.S. , Russia .


Astronauts are--who fly in space?

Astronauts are people who fly in space


What types of astronauts are there on a space mission?

trained space astronauts