The Unpleasant Truth About Space Station Bathrooms for Tourists.

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The Unpleasant Truth About Space Station Bathrooms for Tourists.
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Private space tourists visiting the International Space Station have to confront the challenges of using the restroom in microgravity. Modern technology has yet to fully deal with the challenge of waste management in space, and resources are precious, meaning that everything possible needs to be recycled. Private spaceflight companies have yet to overcome the challenge, and no amount of training on the ground will fully prepare space travelers for the reality of life in orbit.

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