How Do Astronauts Pee in Space

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How do they pee in the space is one of the most weirdest questions but still these kind of questions cannot be ignored and should be answered. What is the technology that is been used in toilets in the space ships. Space Toilets (Zero Gravity Toilets) :
Space toilets are the toilets that are being used in the weightless environment. Air flow directs the waste in times of absence of weight. The air which is used to direct the wastes returns to the cabin, so before returning to the cabin, the air is been filtered for any odor and bacteria free. In the older sytems, the waste water is vented into the space and the waste are compressed and stored for removal upon landing.

Basic Parts
There are 4 basic parts namely

Liquid waste vacuum tube
Vacuum chamber
Waste storage drawers
Solid waste collection bags.

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