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What I wonder: do they always align in the same body orientation, or is that just for the benefits of the cameras?

• mattbot5000 15y ago
  That's an interesting question. I wonder if it's not also social habit as it would be somewhat awkward to try to talk to someone's feet or if they were sideways to you.
• cloudwalking 15y ago
  During shared meals I suspect they do. It'd be awkward to hang out with an upside-down person.
  • Tichy 15y ago
    So it seems, but perhaps after a while they would get used to it and new constellations could evolve :-) Likewise I wonder if the ISS was designed with specific sides for up and down in mind of if all sides are created equal. In the video some signs are visible which seem to be all aligned in the same direction, but what about tools and furniture?
    • ars 15y ago
      There are different sections. Most is pragmatic, but the crew areas have a "down" to make the people feel better when they stay there.