A while back, I was surprised by this.
In some ways we have not made the progress since
the 1960s we would have thought.
If they recycle their pee, why can't they do laundry?

Astronauts' Dirty Laundry - NASA
https://www.nasa.gov › space › Astronaut_Laundry
Apr 10, 2003 — In his series of "Space Chronicles," ISS Expedition Six
Science Officer Don Pettit wrote that he changes his underwear once
every 3 or 4 days.

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Can you do laundry in space?
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How do astronauts stay clean in space?

The answer is still, 'nada' to all.

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Astronauts Can't Do Laundry In Space — But That Could ...
https://www.npr.org › 2021/06/28 › astronauts-cant-do-la...
3 days ago — Astronauts can't do laundry in space. They just throw out
their dirty clothes. But do not fret, clean freaks who want to be
astronauts. NASA and ...

Dirty laundry in space? NASA, Tide tackle cleaning challenge
https://apnews.com › article › laundry-wash-clothes-spa...
Jun 22, 2021 — CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — How do astronauts do laundry
in space? They don't. They wear their underwear, gym clothes and
everything ...

There's No Laundry in Space, So NASA is Trying to Make ...
https://www.smithsonianmag.com › smart-news › there-...
Jul 14, 2014 — A new NASA study is looking to reduce the amount of
clothing waste by extending the amount of time astronauts' garments can
be worn. As part ...

Space log: How do astronauts do laundry in space? - CGTN
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Actually, they do not do laundry. "It is impossible to wash clothes on
board the ISS (International Space Station)! Quite simply, it would take
too ...
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NASA and Tide work together to create space laundry detergent
https://www.usatoday.com › story › money › 2021/06/23
Jun 23, 2021 — How do astronauts do laundry in space? They don't. They
wear their underwear, gym clothes and everything else until they can't
take the filth ...

NASA and Tide team up to do laundry in space - CNET
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Jun 22, 2021 — There are no washing machines on the ISS. Currently,
astronauts wear a piece of clothing until it gets dirty and then throw
it out. Regular resupply ...

NASA and Tide Partner on Space-Age, Eco-Friendly Laundry ...
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6 days ago — NASA Is Sending Tide Detergent to Space—Here's How It's
Going to Improve Laundry on Earth. The partnership will not only help
astronauts ...