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Former NASA Astronaut Explains How Hygiene Is Different in Space

By Riker in General 905 views 11th Jan, 2020 Video Duration: 00:16:34

Per the video: "What's different about hygiene in space? Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino breaks down all the differences between using the bathroom, washing your hair, and brushing your teeth on Earth and in space. How do you take showers in space? Do you get a private bathroom on the International Space Station? Can you bring your own toothbrush into space?"


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  • Mike Massimino covers a lot more than expected about Space hygiene from toilet issues to laundry. Many good things to know for the first trip toMike Massimino covers a lot more than expected about Space hygiene from toilet issues to laundry. Many good things to know for the first trip to space.  More ...
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  • It seems that they use a lot of disposable wipes. I found the laundry info quite interesting.
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  • I'd never thought about it before: But what do you do on a space walk (EVA) if you got to go? Well, it Depends. :
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