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This page provides instructions on how astronauts manage urination while in space.
This page provides detailed instructions to astronauts on managing urination in space:


1. **Use of the Space Toilet**: Astronauts sit on a specially designed toilet that uses airflow to contain urine.
# Use of the Space Toilet: Astronauts sit on a specially designed toilet that uses airflow to contain urine.
2. **Preparation**: Put on the provided sanitary cover on the toilet seat.
# Preparation: Put on the provided sanitary cover on the toilet seat.
3. **Urination**: Relax and urinate into the bowl, which has a vacuum system to handle the waste.
# Urination: Relax and urinate into the bowl, which has a vacuum system to handle the waste.
4. **Cleaning**: After use, clean the area with disinfectant wipes.
# Cleaning: After use, clean the area with disinfectant wipes.
5. **Waste Storage**: The urine is directed into storage containers for disposal or recycling.
# Waste Storage: The urine is directed into storage containers for disposal or recycling.


Additional tips and safety precautions are included to ensure hygiene and safety during use.
Additional tips and safety precautions are included to ensure hygiene and safety during use.

Latest revision as of 14:39, 27 August 2025

This page provides detailed instructions to astronauts on managing urination in space:

  1. Use of the Space Toilet: Astronauts sit on a specially designed toilet that uses airflow to contain urine.
  2. Preparation: Put on the provided sanitary cover on the toilet seat.
  3. Urination: Relax and urinate into the bowl, which has a vacuum system to handle the waste.
  4. Cleaning: After use, clean the area with disinfectant wipes.
  5. Waste Storage: The urine is directed into storage containers for disposal or recycling.

Additional tips and safety precautions are included to ensure hygiene and safety during use.