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There is no gravity in space, so water in a bowl doesn't really work for toilets in space as it does on earth. Rather, NASA used the force of air to dispose waste. They developed a toilet for zero gravity using vacuums. Hoses may be used for urine, but the toilet itself also uses a suction system. Straps hold the astronaut's feet to the floor while a folding bar keeps him/her on the toilet. After the process, the wipes are disposed by a separate contraction.

What is done with the waste? The solids are compressed and stored on the craft while the liquids are vented into space.

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