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NASA's Hygiene Protocols in Microgravity: A Tactical Perspective

NASA astronauts' grooming practices aboard the ISS highlight the complexities of maintaining hygiene in a microgravity environment, impacting overall mission efficacy.

Editorial StaffMarch 6, 20261 min read

Astronaut Jessica Meir trims Jack Hathaway's hair aboard the ISS.

An electric razor with a vacuum is used to collect hair clippings.

Maintaining a clean environment is crucial in microgravity.