How do astronauts bathe in space? Shubhanshu Shukla explains the process behind ‘world’s most expensive sponge bath'

How do astronauts bathe in space? Shubhanshu Shukla explains the process behind ‘world’s most expensive sponge bath'

Group Captain Shukla is among the four astronauts who have been selected for the Gaganyaan mission, which is India's first human spaceflight programme. It is currently under development

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Demonstrates Hygiene Practices in Space

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who journeyed to the International Space Station (ISS) in June 2022 as part of the Axiom Mission 4, has recently released an engaging video illustrating how astronauts maintain personal hygiene in a zero-gravity environment. Shukla, the second Indian to travel to the ISS following Rakesh Sharma, amusingly addresses the curiosity surrounding daily routines in space, especially regarding activities like brushing…