NASA buys $19 million toilet system
07-07-2007, 04:57 PM
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NASA buys $19 million toilet system
Man, I hope it comes with reading material.
http://news.yahoo.com/*/ap/20070706/...pu0GMMIXxxieAA
I don't care who you are, that'* funny right there. 
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The space station toilet physically resembles those used on Earth, except it has leg restraints and thigh bars to keep astronauts and cosmonauts in place. Fans suck waste into the commode.
07-07-2007, 05:11 PM
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Now think about the airtight nature of a space vessel, that air isnt just going outside, its getting filtered and recycled LOL.
I'm betting they don't serve beans on any space station or ship
I'm betting they don't serve beans on any space station or ship
07-07-2007, 06:09 PM
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Re: NASA buys $19 million toilet system
The new system will be able to transfer urine to a device that can produce drinking water.
07-07-2007, 06:36 PM
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Re: NASA buys $19 million toilet system
Originally Posted by Technical Ted
The new system will be able to transfer urine to a device that can produce drinking water.
07-07-2007, 08:28 PM
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I can't wait til space exploration is like Star Trek.
Artificial gravity, holodecks, inertial dampers, replicators. Good times.
Until then, we spend $19M to poop in space. Rock on!
Artificial gravity, holodecks, inertial dampers, replicators. Good times.
Until then, we spend $19M to poop in space. Rock on!
07-07-2007, 08:42 PM
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Well what happen if it malfunctions?
07-07-2007, 08:56 PM
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Or it just won't break suction? That means it also could just keep suctioning and not letting go of your downstairs area.
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I wouldnt want to Clog that bad boy up....
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