With help from a little bit of water, astronauts comb the no-rinse shampoo through their hair to get it nice and clean since there are no actual showers in space. An astronaut cleans up for the day using the items in their personal hygiene kit, including what NASA calls “rinseless” shampoo, which was originally developed for hospital patients who were unable to take a shower. Once an astronaut wakes up and rises from their sleep station, their morning routine is pretty similar to ours down here on Earth since they still have the same hygiene needs, the way those needs are met just looks slightly different because of the microgravity in space.įor example, you might roll out of bed and into the bathroom to start your shower for your morning rinse. Let’s start with that early morning wakeup call. Greenwich Mean Time and includes three meals and 2.5 hours of exercise to maintain muscle tone and fitness. Here’s a look at an astronaut’s typical day in space:Īccording to a 2004 report from NASA, an astronaut’s workday is from approximately 6 a.m.
#A DAY IN SPACE FREE#
Astronauts even schedule their free time. But don’t worry, it’s not all work, no play.
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