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Space shuttles and space stations have small waterless shower stalls. There are Velcro straps inside of the shower stall to hold the astronaut inside of the shower. Astronauts wear Velcro-bottomed slippers to attach their feet to a Velcro strip on the bottom of the stall. The astronauts wash their hair and skin using disposable wipes that are specially designed for the space flight. The soap from the wipes does not need to be rinsed off the skin or hair. The wipes are disposed of in a special trash receptacle in the space shuttle or space station. The trash receptacle uses air to pull the waste into an airtight canister.
Some space stations do use small amounts of water in the shower stalls. A small amount of water is released through a hose that is controlled by the astronaut, while air from another hose sucks in the water and brings it to an airtight canister where it will be purified and recycled.
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∙ 11y agoLike we do! Except they have to spit into something else. No gravity, no sink.
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Why do astronauts use space pen?
astronauts use space pen because as there is 0gravity in space ink will not fall on the paper
Why do you have astronauts?
Well, to explore space ofcourse. Astronauts go to space to find new planets or such. They observe what is happening.
How do astronauts get oxygen in space?
Astronauts bring tanks of oxygen with them when they go into space. The space suits they use to make space walks also have small oxygen tanks on them.
What have astronauts found in space?
the astronauts fond the information in space to find more info log on to www.space inro answers.com
What is a U.S. space project that gave astronauts practice piloting space craft and working in space?
Project Gemini and Project Apollo had astronauts practice piloting and working in space.
Do astronauts brush their teeth in space?
No, they shove their heads in Earth every morning.
How do astronauts keep their mouth healthy in space?
what astronauts do to keep their mouth healthy is to brush their teeth obviously (and what do suits have to do with your mouth) NOTHING!
How do they brush their teeth in space?
Astronauts can either spit into a towel or swallow it! i talked to a realy astronaut and she said that!
How do astronauts brush their teeth?
They brush their teeth exactly the same as on earth, but they can either swallow the stuff in their mouths or spit it into a packet.
How do astronauts take care of their personal hygiene?
that depends where they are..in the space or on the ground?
What is edible toothpaste?
edible toothpaste was invented by NASA so astronauts could swallow the toothpaste after brushing their teeth because spitting it out is harmful to people in the spacecraft and the equipment.
How was edible toothpaste used in space?
Th astronauts used it for brushing their teeth up in space. Since ther is no gravity in space they had to swallow it.
How to brush my teeth?
Get a tooth brush and tooth paste and there brush your teeth….DUH!!
How do you brush a toddler's teeth?
you have to brush there teeth up and down
Do you have to brush your pugs teeth?
You have to brush any dog's teeth!
What types of astronauts are there on a space mission?
trained space astronauts
Astronauts are--who fly in space?
Astronauts are people who fly in space
