Believe it or not, this is the toilet astronauts use.
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Courtesy of The Space Shuttle Operator's Manual
How do Astronauts Live in Space?
Have you ever wondered how astronauts live in space? Did you know they do
a lot of the same things we do here on Earth?
Astronauts eat, exercise and sleep just like we do. However, their food isn't always
as tasty. They sleep in sleeping bags on the wall so they don't fly around!
Astronauts have a special toilet they use. It has a seatbelt to keep them from floating off the seat!
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