When an astronaut wakes up and rises from their sleep station, their morning routine shares similarities with our earthbound habits, but the methods are entirely different due to microgravity conditions.

The morning hygiene routine demonstrates human ingenuity in adapting everyday necessities to extraordinary environments. Without the luxury of running water or traditional bathroom facilities, astronauts have revolutionized personal care in ways that benefit both space exploration and medical care on Earth.Assembled piece by piece in space by dedicated astronauts, the ISS serves as a unique laboratory where NASA and international partners conduct groundbreaking research. The lessons learned here are paving the way for humanity’s next giant leap—sending humans farther into space than ever before.