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To: longshadow
Look at the bright side: in the absence of an atmosphere ...

Yes, but think of the consequences of a gastric disturbance while sealed in a pressure suit.

9 posted on 11/16/2001 1:09:40 PM PST by PatrickHenry
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To: PatrickHenry
Yes, but think of the consequences of a gastric disturbance while sealed in a pressure suit.

Side story time: this is not a new problem. Astronauts, and aviators operating aircraft at very high altitudes (and thus wearing space suits), have long had to face this problem. Hence the "standard" breakfast prior to flight for such personnel: steak and eggs.

In space, flatus is NOT your friend.

11 posted on 11/16/2001 1:09:50 PM PST by longshadow
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