Space Poop Challenge Explained

The Space Poop Challenge was a 2016 contest sponsored by NASA for new designs of space toilet systems for use in space suits.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

The contest requests "proposed solutions for fecal, urine, and menstrual management systems to be used in the crew’s launch and entry suits over a continuous duration of up to 144 hours".^[6]

The contest was won by Dr. Thatcher Cardon.^[7]

See also

• Space toilet
• Maximum Absorbency Garment

External links

• Space Poop Challenge from NASA
• Space Poop Challenge from herox.com

Notes and References

1. News: Got A Great Idea For Dealing With Poop In A Spacesuit? Let NASA Know. NPR.org. 2016-12-01.
2. News: Pooping in deep space has NASA stumped. The 'Space Poop Challenge' is your way to help.. Washington Post. 2016-12-01.
3. Web site: The Great Space Poop Challenge: Why NASA Needs You. Rowe. Dominique. TIME.com. 24 November 2016 . 2016-12-01.
4. News: Space Poop Challenge: NASA Calls for Better Spacesuit Potty Systems. Space.com. 2016-12-01.
5. Web site: NASA Launches 'Space Poop Challenge'. 2016-11-18. ABC News. 2016-12-01.
6. News: Space Poop Challenge . Lewis . Robert . 2016-10-12 . NASA . 2016-12-02.
7. Web site: Space Poop Challenge . Lewis . Robert . 2016-10-12 . NASA . 2019-07-25.