Do Astronauts Drool When They Sleep?

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And if so, where does it go?

I know that’s gross, but I thought of this question while reading this page describing how to gain insight into someone’s personality by looking at how they sleep.

I know you don’t want to admit it, but everyone has that little wet spot on their pillow when they wake up. Astronauts don’t have pillows because they can sleep in any orientation, although they do strap themselves down:

Astronauts are weightless and can sleep in any orientation. However, they usually attach themselves to something or zip inside a sleeping bag in a wall-mounted sleep station. Astronauts are scheduled for eight hours of sleep at the end of each mission day. Motion sickness can disrupt an astronaut’s sleep pattern. (Full article).

So my question is, do they wake up to a bunch of floating drool? I can’t seem to find that answer on any of NASA’s sites on sleeping in space.

Do any of you know?

Anyway, as for my personality type, it turns out I’m a soldier, which apparently means:

People who sleep in this position are generally quiet and reserved. They don’t like a fuss, but set themselves and others high standards. (Full article)

I do use the phrase “Don’t make me come over there” a lot.

Sleeping in this position also means that I am more prone to snoring and getting a bad night’s sleep. That certainly jives with my experience.

But sometimes I’m a log, which means:

These sleepers are easy going, social people who like being part of the in-crowd, and who are trusting of strangers. However, they may be gullible. (Same article)

Gullible? No way, not me. (BTW, did you know I discovered proof of intelligent design?)

I do like to be included with the cool kids though (umm, guys? Can I play too?).

So, which type are you?

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