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  • 06-11-2005 12:19am
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 879
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    i know this is going to sound stupid; but how do astronauts go toilet in space? :confused:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,117 MrJoeSoap
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    Kablamo! wrote:
    i know this is going to sound stupid

    You're right there!

    http://www.abc.net.au/science/k2/moments/s348188.htm

    Thats an article on the history of space-toilets. Enjoy. Google is your friend.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,639 Laguna
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    They don't.. they hold on to it you see and go for a massive turd when they get back.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,592 Ro: maaan!
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    No one should ever start by saying "This is going to sound stupid..." because it almost certainly will.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 28,128 Mossy Monk
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    i am sure this will come up in a conversation some day

    great thread


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,807 Badly Drunk Boy
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    Into a bottle. Then they bung it out the porthole...


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,811 billy the squid
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    there are no stupid questions. only stupid answers.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,264 Hobbes
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    there are no stupid questions. only stupid answers.

    "There are no stupid questions, only stupid people" - Mr Garrison, South Park.


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,144 robinph
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    China must have come up with something special as well for it to be mentioned in the news reports prior to their two man mission last month.
    http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/10/11/china_space/

    I take it from that though that the poor chap that went up on his own in their first mission just had to use the leg of his suit. :eek:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11,909 Wertz
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    Off the top of my head I know it involves some sort of vacuum/suction device :v:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,473 Roddy23
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    Off the top of my head I know it involves some sort of vacuum/suction device

    Don't think I like the sound of that


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,163 danniemcq
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    Wertz wrote:
    Off the top of my head I know it involves some sort of vacuum/suction device :v:

    :eek: we are talkin about peeing right...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11,909 Wertz
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    The process of defecation is gravity assisted...in a zero G environment, turds may need a little "help" :eek:
    As far as urination goes, it's not so much a case of having it sucked out of you, as much as it's vital that you piss into the suction device; can't have the big stream floating about the capsule can we...:v:


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 30,019 johnny_ultimate
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    It's all there in 2001 A Space Odyssey. These are the instructions for the zero grav toilet. Enjoy :v:

    The toilet is of the standard zero-gravity type. Depending on requirements, System A and/or System B can be used, details of which are clearly marked in the toilet compartment. When operating System A, depress lever and a plastic dalkron eliminator will be dispensed through the slot immediately underneath. When you have fastened the adhesive lip, attach connection marked by the large "X" outlet hose. Twist the silver coloured ring one inch below the connection point until you feel it lock.

    The toilet is now ready for use. The Sonovac cleanser is activated by the small switch on the lip. When securing, twist the ring back to its initial-condition, so that the two orange line meet. Disconnect. Place the dalkron eliminator in the vacuum receptacle to the rear. Activate by pressing the blue button.

    The controls for System B are located on te opposite wall. The red release switch places the uroliminator into position; it can be adjusted manually up or down by pressing the blue manual release button. The opening is self adjusting. To secure after use, press the green button which simultaneously activates the evaporator and returns the uroliminator to its storage position.

    You may leave the lavatory if the green exit light is on over the door. If the red light is illuminated, one of the lavatory facilities is not properly secured. Press the "Stewardess" call button on the right of the door. She will secure all facilities from her controll panel outside. When gren exit light goes on you may open the door and leave. Please close the door behind you.

    To use the Sonoshower, first undress and place all your clothes in the clothes rack. Put on the velcro slippers located in the cabinet immediately below. Enter the shower. On the control panel to your upper right upon entering you will see a "Shower seal" button. Press to activate. A green light will then be illuminated immediately below. On the intensity knob select the desired setting. Now depress the Sonovac activation lever. Bathe normally.

    The Sonovac will automatically go off after three minutes unless you activate the "Manual off" over-ride switch by flipping it up. When you are ready to leave, press the blue "Shower seal" release button. The door will open and you may leave. Please remove the velcro slippers and place them in their container.

    If the red light above this panel is on, the toilet is in use. When the green light is illuminated you may enter. However, you must carefully follow all instructions when using the facilities duting coasting (Zero G) flight. Inside there are three facilities: (1) the Sonowasher, (2) the Sonoshower, (3) the toilet. All three are designed to be used under weightless conditions. Please observe the sequence of operations for each individual facility.

    Two modes for Sonowashing your face and hands are available, the "moist-towel" mode and the "Sonovac" ultrasonic cleaner mode. You may select either mode by moving the appropriate lever to the "Activate" position.
    If you choose the "moist-towel" mode, depress the indicated yellow button and withdraw item. When you have finished, discard the towel in the vacuum dispenser, holding the indicated lever in the "active" position until the green light goes on...showing that the rollers have passed the towel completely into the dispenser. If you desire an additional towel, press the yellow button and repeat the cycle.


    If you prefer the "Sonovac" ultrasonic cleaning mode, press the indicated blue button. When the twin panels open, pull forward by rings A & B. For cleaning the hands, use in this position. Set the timer to positions 10, 20, 30 or 40...indicative of the number of seconds required. The knob to the left, just below the blue light, has three settings, low, medium or high. For normal use, the medium setting is suggested.

    After these settings have been made, you can activate the device by switching to the "ON" position the clearly marked red switch. If during the washing operation, you wish to change the settings, place the "manual off" over-ride switch in the "OFF" position. you may now make the change and repeat the cycle.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 27,857 Dave!
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    They just open the window and stick out their arse! Somewhere on a distant planet in the solar system, it's raining turds!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,549 scuba steve
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    Hobbes wrote:
    "There are no stupid questions, only stupid people" - Mr Garrison, South Park.
    lol


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 879 Kablamo!
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    ah come on, how many of you honestly knew how astronauts took a whizz in space!?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,286 SprostonGreen
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    In Space, noone can hear you queef.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 724 ubu
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    "I thought you could just go in the suit, you know, like the astronauts"

    good ol' Family Guy!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 879 Kablamo!
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    In Space, noone can hear you queef.


    charming, charming.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 603 Prior Of Taize
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    Kablamo! wrote:
    but how do astronauts go toilet in space? :confused:


    now it sounds stupid. speak english you child :v:


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