What happens if an astronaut throws up in their helmet?
What happens if an astronaut throws up in their helmet? However, as astronaut Mike Mullane has said in his biography, it could be fatal – particularly if the astronaut was spacewalking. The vomit could smear the inside of the helmet, blinding the astronaut. And because it could not be removed, it could be inhaled or clog their oxygen circulation system.
However, as astronaut Mike Mullane has said in his biography, it could be fatal – particularly if the astronaut was spacewalking. The vomit could smear the inside of the helmet, blinding the astronaut. And because it could not be removed, it could be inhaled or clog their oxygen circulation system.