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Is it possible for astronauts to drink water in space by using a sprayer? (Original Post) Aaronquah Jun 2013 OP
Well, yes, it wouldn't be much different from spraying water in gravity. NYC_SKP Jun 2013 #1
I'm pretty sure they use squeeze bottles.... Wounded Bear Jun 2013 #2
Drinking water on the ISS Ptah Jun 2013 #3
I've seen an astronaut release a "globule" of water in space and maneuver around... MiddleFingerMom Jun 2013 #4
 

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)
1. Well, yes, it wouldn't be much different from spraying water in gravity.
Tue Jun 18, 2013, 10:59 AM
Jun 2013

The mist would be propelled under pressure from the spray head.

The trouble is that unless the mouth is closed around the spray head, some of the mist might escape into the cabin and raise the humidity, condensate on the walls, etc., and become a problem that way.

Why not just use a straw or tube to drink water?

MiddleFingerMom

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4. I've seen an astronaut release a "globule" of water in space and maneuver around...
Tue Jun 18, 2013, 11:14 AM
Jun 2013

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... to catch it in his mouth, but I think a spray system would be very inefficient -- with most of the
liquid escaping the mouth (unless, as said previously, the mouth covered the spray nozzle end...
in which case, why not use a tube system?)
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