How does the restroom in the International Space Station work? Since there is no gravity there, I am assuming things are quite different.
You are right, the absence of gravitational acceleration makes things a bit different.
Below is a picture of one of the toilets used for training purposes on the ground.
The one onboard is almost identical.
The first thing an astronaut has to do is make sure he or she is seated properly. You can’t just sit down in space, since there is no down. So, you’ll notice there are straps to hold their feet so they won’t float away, mid-use.
The next thing the astronaut has to do is make sure they are aligned correctly. There…
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