Food
There are currently about 150 different types of food that can be eaten in space. Space foods are in plastic containers. Some space foods can resume their consistency by adding cold or hot water, while others can be heated up in the oven. Foods such as fruits, bread and nuts can be eaten just as they are. When drinking liquids, a straw is used to suck the liquid out of a sealed package. This is done so that it will not spill or possibly cause any damage to machines.
Clothes
Inside the Space Shuttle, the air pressure is kept at 1 atmosphere, which is the same level as on earth. The temperature and humidity are controlled, so that, the astronauts can live comfortably. Therefore, except for the orange flight suits that are worn during launch and reentry, the astronauts do not need any special clothes. The astronauts dress in the same manner that we on Earth do.
When the astronauts venture outside the space shuttle they wear spacesuits which are designed to protect the astronauts from an environment that is too harsh for humans to live in.
Washing
When the astronauts want to clean their hands or faces, they either wipe themselves clean with alcohol or by using a wet towel containing liquid soap. When the astronauts wash their hair, they use water less shampoo, which does not need any water for rinsing. Water less shampoo is used since it has no foam, which could spatter inside the Space Shuttle. After washing, they use dry towels to dry themselves off and their washing is done. To clean the body, they simply wipe their body by using a wet towel soaked with body shampoo.
Cleaning
Between their duties, the astronauts clean the meal area, change the air purification system's filters, collect the garbage, and clean the walls and floors. They use liquid detergent, disposable plastic gloves, multi-purpose wiping cloths and a vacuum cleaner for cleaning.
To clean, they spray the detergent, wipe with the cloth, and vacuum the dust. When using the detergent, they wear disposable gloves. Collected garbage and used gloves are brought back to Earth.
Sleeping
The astronauts can sleep anywhere facing any direction. The astronauts use small sleeping compartments and sleeping bags so they don't float away. They will strap their bodies loosely so that their bodies will not float around while they sleep in the Space Shuttle.
The astronaut's sleeping cycle, while in the Space Shuttle, allocates eight hours for sleeping. However, in most cases, they will sleep for around 6 hours, since they often work long hours
Exercise
In order to keep the body working, the astronauts need a proper amount of exercise. They will exercise approximately two hours every day using exercise machines, such as treadmills and ergometers.
The treadmill is a machine on which, the astronauts do running exercises with their bodies strapped to it. The Ergometer is a machine similar to a bicycle without wheels. The amount of exercise can be adjusted by changing the pedal's pressure.
Toilet
Inside the Space Shuttle, there are no wash basins or showers, but the Shuttles do have toilets. The toilet facility is 1 meter by 1 meter large. Both men and women use the same toilet.
The astronauts fasten their bodies to the toilet, so that, they won't float away. They then use a vacuum-cleaner-like machine to suck up the wastes. The wastes are then vacuum-dried.
Sickness
For medical emergencies, the Crew Medical Officer is the person in charge.
The Medical Officer is trained not only for the usual first-aid treatments, but also for other medical matters such as, stitching up wounds and giving injections. All astronauts are trained for emergency resuscitations in case of heart attacks.
Many medical instruments and medicine are included in the Space Shuttle's medical kit. These kits are used to treat minor illness and injuries during the flights. In addition, these kits are also used to stabilize the patient's condition during the flight back to Earth.
Entertainment
They can spend their leisure time in the same way that they would on Earth by reading their favorite books, listening to music, etc..
Also, since the Earth and stars that they're able to see from the Space Shuttle's windows are so beautiful, the astronauts will spend their time by enjoying the view and taking pictures.
In the International Space Station, they can watch DVD movies and, once a week, they're able to talk with their families.
There are currently about 150 different types of food that can be eaten in space. Space foods are in plastic containers. Some space foods can resume their consistency by adding cold or hot water, while others can be heated up in the oven. Foods such as fruits, bread and nuts can be eaten just as they are. When drinking liquids, a straw is used to suck the liquid out of a sealed package. This is done so that it will not spill or possibly cause any damage to machines.
Clothes
Inside the Space Shuttle, the air pressure is kept at 1 atmosphere, which is the same level as on earth. The temperature and humidity are controlled, so that, the astronauts can live comfortably. Therefore, except for the orange flight suits that are worn during launch and reentry, the astronauts do not need any special clothes. The astronauts dress in the same manner that we on Earth do.
When the astronauts venture outside the space shuttle they wear spacesuits which are designed to protect the astronauts from an environment that is too harsh for humans to live in.
Washing
When the astronauts want to clean their hands or faces, they either wipe themselves clean with alcohol or by using a wet towel containing liquid soap. When the astronauts wash their hair, they use water less shampoo, which does not need any water for rinsing. Water less shampoo is used since it has no foam, which could spatter inside the Space Shuttle. After washing, they use dry towels to dry themselves off and their washing is done. To clean the body, they simply wipe their body by using a wet towel soaked with body shampoo.
Cleaning
Between their duties, the astronauts clean the meal area, change the air purification system's filters, collect the garbage, and clean the walls and floors. They use liquid detergent, disposable plastic gloves, multi-purpose wiping cloths and a vacuum cleaner for cleaning.
To clean, they spray the detergent, wipe with the cloth, and vacuum the dust. When using the detergent, they wear disposable gloves. Collected garbage and used gloves are brought back to Earth.
Sleeping
The astronauts can sleep anywhere facing any direction. The astronauts use small sleeping compartments and sleeping bags so they don't float away. They will strap their bodies loosely so that their bodies will not float around while they sleep in the Space Shuttle.
The astronaut's sleeping cycle, while in the Space Shuttle, allocates eight hours for sleeping. However, in most cases, they will sleep for around 6 hours, since they often work long hours
Exercise
In order to keep the body working, the astronauts need a proper amount of exercise. They will exercise approximately two hours every day using exercise machines, such as treadmills and ergometers.
The treadmill is a machine on which, the astronauts do running exercises with their bodies strapped to it. The Ergometer is a machine similar to a bicycle without wheels. The amount of exercise can be adjusted by changing the pedal's pressure.
Toilet
Inside the Space Shuttle, there are no wash basins or showers, but the Shuttles do have toilets. The toilet facility is 1 meter by 1 meter large. Both men and women use the same toilet.
The astronauts fasten their bodies to the toilet, so that, they won't float away. They then use a vacuum-cleaner-like machine to suck up the wastes. The wastes are then vacuum-dried.
Sickness
For medical emergencies, the Crew Medical Officer is the person in charge.
The Medical Officer is trained not only for the usual first-aid treatments, but also for other medical matters such as, stitching up wounds and giving injections. All astronauts are trained for emergency resuscitations in case of heart attacks.
Many medical instruments and medicine are included in the Space Shuttle's medical kit. These kits are used to treat minor illness and injuries during the flights. In addition, these kits are also used to stabilize the patient's condition during the flight back to Earth.
Entertainment
They can spend their leisure time in the same way that they would on Earth by reading their favorite books, listening to music, etc..
Also, since the Earth and stars that they're able to see from the Space Shuttle's windows are so beautiful, the astronauts will spend their time by enjoying the view and taking pictures.
In the International Space Station, they can watch DVD movies and, once a week, they're able to talk with their families.