Far-out Flatulence Far from Understood
Space is the final frontier for mankind. But what do we really know about breaking wind in a place where wind can’t exist?
Well, let’s take a peek to see what has already been explored.
Space.com tells us how astronauts currently manage their waste, but the article mentions nothing about space farts. I find this to be incredibly disappointing.
We learn from Vice.com that everything is recycled when living with the realities of outer space, but that also means that space farts are recycled. But to what ends?
Thankfully The Huffington Post tells us the typical astronaut space suit scrubs the air before sending it back into your face:
Thankfully, he also added that astronaut suits are equipped with what’s known as a LiOH filter to remove toxic gases like methane and carbon dioxide.
There is clearly more to unearth, here. Check back as we do the dirty work to find out what you need to know about space farts before you embark into the great unknown.