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National Geographic : 1974 Oct
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All the comforts ... sort of. In a weekly ritual that proved both boon and bane, Lousma soaps up in a show er stall. Fastening the cocoon to the ceiling, he will rinse with the spray spigot in his left hand, then dry off with a towel and a vacuum hose that sucks up drifting droplets. The time-consuming process-45 minutes from start to finish-per suaded several astronauts to avoid showers in favor of rubbing down with damp towels. Toiletries float in a spaceman's locker during the second mission. The unopened package holds fresh items for a member of the final crew. Skylab, Outpost on the Frontierof Space 465
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