What if an astronaut has to sneeze?

As Tariq Malik of Space tells us, spacewalk sneezing isn’t necessarily an enjoyable experience for the astronaut. While there’s no mention that sneezing would wreck your spacesuit or anything, there’s absolutely no way to cover your mouth, let alone clean up.

What happens if you vomit in your space suit?

The vomit could smear the inside of the helmet, blinding the astronaut. And because it could not be removed, it could be inhaled or clog their oxygen circulation system.

Do your eyes explode in space?

You’ll balloon up to twice your normal size, but you won’t explode. Your skin is elastic enough to hold you together. Any exposed liquid on your body will begin to vaporize. So the surfaces of your tongue and eyes will boil.

What would happen if you got a cut in space?

If your body was sealed in a space suit, it would decompose, but only for as long as the oxygen lasted. Whichever the condition, though, your body would last for a very, very long time without air to facilitate weathering and degradation. Your corpse could drift in the vast expanse of space for millions of years.

Has anyone vomited in space?

Space sickness, or space adaptation syndrome (SAS) as it is more scientifically known, is a very real affliction. In 1961, when Gherman Titov blasted off in Vostok II, he became so nauseous that he broke a world record: Becoming the first person to vomit in space.

Do astronauts get dizzy in space?

When astronauts first arrive in space, they usually feel pretty rough for about the first 24 hours. They report feeling dizzy, disorientated and sometimes nauseous. This has to do with the vestibular system.

What do space Travellers eat?

Today, astronauts eat a varied diet that is similar to what we eat on Earth. The menu aboard the International Space Station (ISS) includes more than a hundred items – from vegetables and fruit to pre-prepared meals and desserts. Even condiments such as ketchup and mustard are available.