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How Do You Go to the Bathroom in Space? Paperback - 1999

by William R. Pogue

For those who wonder what it's really like for astronauts in outer space, Pogue answers all the questions in this completely revised and updated book with dozens of new NASA photographs.192 pp.


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Have you ever wondered what it's really like for an astronaut in outer space? From the exciting moments to the day-to-day details, from the serious to the humorous, you'll find answers to every question you've ever had about living in space! What does it feel like to be weightless? Would a sneeze propel you backward? What happens to your body in space? And, most importantly, how do you go to the bathroom in space? Find out the answers from the astronaut who for more than a decade held the world record for the number of days spent living in space! To take advantage of the renewed interest in space travel, thanks to the success of Packing for Mars, this re-release of the bestseller (with over a quarter million copies in print) features a fresh look, dozens of authentic NASA photographs, and an introduction by John Glenn.

First line

I was born in 1930.

From the rear cover

What does it feel like to be weightless?

Would a sneeze propel you backwards?

What happened to your body in space?

How do you scratch your nose in a space suit?

How did you cook your food?

What Earth features show up best?

What is the greatest fear in space?

Did you have any difficulty adjusting to gravity again?

Have you ever wondered what it's really like for an astronaut in outer space? From the exciting moments to the day-to-day details, from the serious to the humorous, here you'll find the most up-to-date answers to every question you've ever had about living in space!

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  • Title How Do You Go to the Bathroom in Space?
  • Author William R. Pogue
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 1st
  • Pages 224
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher St. Martins Press-3PL, New York, New York
  • Date 1999-09-30
  • Features Bibliography, Index
  • ISBN 9780312872953 / 031287295X
  • Weight 0.5 lbs (0.23 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.01 x 5.22 x 0.71 in (20.35 x 13.26 x 1.80 cm)
  • Ages 09 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 4 - 7
  • Reading level 1130
  • Library of Congress subjects Astronautics, Pogue, William R
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 99036192
  • Dewey Decimal Code 629.45

About the author

COLONEL WILLIAM R. POGUE flew for the USAF Thunderbirds and was a test pilot for both the United States Air Force and the British Royal Air Force before his selection as an astronaut in 1966. He served in the Support Crew of the Apollo 7 and Apollo 11 missions, and was the pilot for Skylab 4, the final Skylab mission. Until recently, he held the record for the longest time spent living in space: eighty-four days.

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