Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Toliet use in outer space

Here's another story on the CNN website about bodily functions in outer space.

"The international space station's lone toilet is broken, leaving the crew with almost nowhere to go. So NASA may order an in-orbit plumbing service call when space shuttle Discovery visits next week.

"Until then, the three-man crew will have to make do with a jury-rigged system when they need to urinate.

"While one of the crew was using the Russian-made toilet last week, the toilet motor fan stopped working, according to NASA... Fortunately, the solid waste collecting part is functioning normally."

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