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Living in Microgravity
In microgravity, water clings to the body
instead of running down it, so astronauts
take sponge baths instead of showers. This
n. a good or helpful result or effect; an advantage
benefit
has the added benefit of saving water,
because water is in limited supply on the ISS.
They also use no-rinse shampoo to wash
their hair. They apply the shampoo using a ▲ An astronaut shows what
can happen with hair in
towel, rub their hair, and then use a towel to microgravity. Hair floats
wipe their hair clean. around. Microgravity is a
challenge for long-haired
astronauts.
Unit 12 | Living in Microgravity
