Miscellaneous

Is there drinkable water in space?

Is there drinkable water in space?

The way they ‘make’ drinkable water on the ISS Yes! “It tastes like bottled water, as long as you can psychologically get past the point that it’s recycled urine and condensate that comes out of the air,” says Layne Carter, who manages the ISS water system from the Marshall Flight Center in Alabama.

How did Tim Peake eat in space?

During his time on the ISS, Peake ate from a menu of over 100 dishes, including sausage patties, maple-top muffins and apricot cobblers. Some meals were freeze-dried. “They are a bit like military rations or camping food and don’t taste too bad,” he notes.

How do astronauts stay hydrated in space?

The NASA water systems on the ISS collect moisture from breath and sweat, urine from people and research animals, and runoff from sinks and showers to keep the station hydrated.

Can you turn pee into drinkable water?

Scientists in Belgium have developed a solar-powered machine that can turn urine into water. And it’s drinkable. Video courtesy of Reuters.

What did Tim Peake say space smells like?

Astronaut Tim Peake says it smells like a British summer barbeque, burning sausages on a charcoal grill. The first time was after just a few days on the Space Station, when I was helping astronauts Tim Kopra and Scott Kelly back in after their spacewalk.

Is water filtered pee?

Urine is about 95% water. It is not completely sterile of microorganisms, as many sources incorrectly state.

Will a LifeStraw filter urine?

Urine is “typically sterile” in the bladder, but then it hits the urethra and picks up some cells and stuff. LifeStraw should remove cells and germs. But urine is removing some/many undesirable chemicals/compounds from your blood stream for a reason, and LifeStraw cannot remove most of those ions.

Can you make a tortilla in space?

The tortillas make a great choice for astronauts for a variety of reasons. First, they do not produce many crumbs. Second, they are easy to store and take up little room with their shape. Third, they stay fresh much longer than sliced bread.