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What is it like to sleep in space?
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What is it like to sleep in space? With 16 sunsets, getting shut-eye is a little harder than usual. Find out how astronauts doze in zero gravity.
How do astronauts function in their space suits for hours at a time?
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I would like to know how an astronaut, who is in a space suit for hours, can eat, drink and eliminate fluid- and solid-waste byproducts? What "mechanics" are built into the suit and how do they operate?
How do Astronauts Poop in Space?
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A bathroom in space requires unique engineering that is different from a bathroom on Earth. Learn about the features of a bathroom in space.
How Space Food Works
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Space food for astronauts has come a long way since the flavorless paste that came in tubes. Learn about the development of space food.
How Space Suits Work
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We are seeing a lot more space suits now that the international space station is occupied. Learn how space suits work and why they cost $12 million each!
How Do Astronauts Shower in Space?
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Showering every day is likely something you take for granted. But for astronauts on the International Space Station, it's not an easy task.
Life Aboard the International Space Station Quiz
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Ever wanted to know what it was like to be astronaut Mike Dexter? Take this quiz to test how well you'd do in microgravity.
What Does Space Smell Like?
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Surprisingly, the solar system isn't odorless — it has a distinct scent that some astronauts like and others think is stinky. So, what does it smell like and why?
How the Gemini Spacecraft Worked
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The Gemini spacecraft took 20 astronauts to space and back. Find out how the Gemini spacecraft took NASA one step closer to landing on the moon.
Top 10 Moments in Space Bathroom History
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When you think about space travel, you probably don't take the time to wonder how astronauts go to the bathroom. However, the annals of aeronautic history abound with space bathroom tales. Here are 10 of our favorites.