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“Borman's dumping urine. Urine [in] approximately one minute." Two lines further along, we see Lovell saying, "What a sight to behold!” quote by Mary Roach
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““Borman's dumping urine. Urine [in] approximately one minute." Two lines further along, we see Lovell saying, "What a sight to behold!””

Mary Roach

About This Quote

Source Book: Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach, 2003

A humorous observation of a space mission incident where a crew member’s bodily function was recorded and noted.

In simple terms: A funny space mishap is described.

Key Takeaway

Note the absurdity of human biology in extreme environments.

Themes

humor space biology

Mood

lighthearted curious

Type

anecdotal observational

When to use this quote

  • space missions
  • medical monitoring
  • training simulations

Key Concepts

human physiology spaceflight anomalies

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humor affect perception of risk?
  • What can we learn about human factors in space?
A Different Perspective

The anecdote may trivialize serious operational concerns.

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